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What is inflation?
What type of increase in the price level of goods and services qualifies as inflation?
What causes inflation?
How can inflation be classified?
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What is creeping inflation?
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What is walking inflation?
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What do governments and central banks do to prevent inflation from getting out of hand?
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Study Notes
- Inflation is a continuous increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.
- It refers to a rise in the general level of prices over time.
- Inflation means a persistent and sustained increase in the price level of goods and services.
- Short-term spikes in prices do not qualify as inflation.
- Inflation is a monetary phenomenon caused by an increase in the amount of money in circulation.
- Inflation is a state of disequilibrium caused by a mismatch between demand and supply.
- Inflation can be classified into creeping, walking, running, and hyperinflation based on severity.
- Creeping inflation is a mild form of inflation where prices rise slowly.
- Walking inflation is a moderate form of inflation where prices rise at a faster rate than creeping inflation.
- Governments and central banks try to control the amount of money in circulation to prevent inflation from getting out of hand.
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Test your knowledge on the economic concept of inflation with this quiz! From the definition of inflation to its various classifications, this quiz covers it all. Discover the causes and effects of inflation and learn how governments and central banks attempt to control it. This quiz is perfect for anyone looking to expand their understanding of economics and finance.
