Asked by Kayla Lippoldt on Jun 29, 2024

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In the history of the U.S.economy,which economic era saw both high unemployment and high inflation at the same time?

A) After the Great Depression to the early 1970s
B) Since the early 1980s
C) The colonial period
D) Before and during the Great Depression
E) From the early 1970s to the early 1980s

High Unemployment

A situation in an economy where the unemployment rate is significantly higher than the historical average.

High Inflation

High inflation is a condition where the general price level of goods and services in an economy rises rapidly over a period, eroding purchasing power.

U.S. Economy

The economic system of the United States characterized by a mixed economy with both private and public enterprises contributing to the gross domestic product (GDP).

  • Recognize key historical economic challenges and their impacts on the economy, including periods of stagflation and significant financial crises.
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Jordan NewsomJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The period from the early 1970s to the early 1980s in the U.S. economy experienced a phenomenon known as stagflation, characterized by high unemployment and high inflation simultaneously. This was a unique economic challenge that contradicted the then-prevailing economic theories, which typically saw an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment.