Is inflation still a possible threat? What could cause a rise in inflation? Is higher inflation desired? Suggest some possible scenarios. Can disinflation or deflation occur without a recession? Who would gain and lose if disinflation occurred? Can disinflation be beneficial? Will deflation worsen a recession or shorten it? Will a high unemployment rate cause deflation? Will climate change affect long-run economic growth in the U.S.? How is sustainable long-run economic growth affected by the scarcity of natural resources and environmental degradation? Will climate change affect long-run economic growth in other countries and regions of the world that the U.S. trades with