The U.S.economy has likely experienced:
A)More periods of deflation than disinflation
B)More periods of disinflation than deflation
C)An equal number of periods of deflation and disinflation since they are synonymous
D)None of the answers provided is correct

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Disinflation refers to a slowdown in the rate of inflation, while deflation refers to a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. The US economy has experienced more periods of disinflation than deflation. In fact, deflation has been relatively rare in the US economy, with only a few brief episodes in the 20th century, such as during the Great Depression and the early 2010s.

The U.S.economy Has Likely Experienced