Economic Factors and Financial Decision-Making Quiz
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What is inflation?

  • An increase in the value of money
  • An increase in the general price level of goods and services in the economy (correct)
  • A decrease in the average prices of consumer goods and services
  • An increase in the price of a specific product
  • What is the purpose of the consumer price index (CPI)?

  • To calculate the GDP of a country
  • To determine the unemployment rate
  • To measure changes in the price of specific luxury goods
  • To measure changes in the average prices of consumer goods and services (correct)
  • What is the inflation target in Australia?

  • To achieve an inflation rate of 2–3 per cent, on average, over time (correct)
  • To maintain zero inflation at all times
  • To achieve an inflation rate of 5–7 per cent
  • To allow inflation to fluctuate freely without a target
  • How is the CPI computed?

    <p>By conducting quarterly surveys of the prices of items typically purchased by an average family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of inflation?

    <p>Reduces the purchasing power of money and redistributes wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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