In a survey of forecasters toward the end of the financial crisis of 2007-2009, forecast inflation rates for the next decade in the United States were:

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The most commonly forecast inflation rate for the next decade in the United States was 2%, which is consistent with the Federal Reserve's long-term target for inflation. Options A and D are unlikely as 0% inflation would indicate deflation and 7% inflation is considered extremely high. Option C is possible but less likely than 2%.

In a Survey of Forecasters Toward the End of the Financial