Use the following to answer questions: Table: Inflation in Poland $$\begin{array} { l c }
\hline \text { Year } & \text { Inflation Rate (Annual \% Change) } \
\hline 1985 & 15.1 \% \
1990 & 585.8 \% \
1999 & 7.3 \% \
2002 & 1.9 \% \
2003 & 0.8 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Source: International Monetary Fund (www.imf.org)
-(Table: Inflation in Poland) This table shows actual inflation data for different periods in Poland. Which year was deflationary?
A) 1990
B) 1999
C) 2003
D) No year was deflationary.

Question

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Inflation in Poland $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\hline \text { Year } & \text { Inflation Rate (Annual \% Change) } \
\hline 1985 & 15.1 \% \
1990 & 585.8 \% \
1999 & 7.3 \% \
2002 & 1.9 \% \
2003 & 0.8 \% \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Source: International Monetary Fund (www.imf.org)
-(Table: Inflation in Poland) This table shows actual inflation data for different periods in Poland. Which year was deflationary?
A) 1990
B) 1999
C) 2003
D) No year was deflationary.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Deflation occurs when the inflation rate is negative, indicating a decrease in the general price level. None of the years listed show a negative inflation rate.

Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Inflation in Poland