Inflation Rate Calculation Quiz

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What is the fundamental truth about the economy highlighted in the text?

  • The economy is very unpredictable. (correct)
  • The economy is primarily affected by interest rates.
  • The economy is influenced mainly by global unrest.
  • The economy is very predictable.

Deflation occurs when:

  • Prices of goods and services rise over time.
  • The economy experiences political unrest.
  • The supply of goods matches the demand in an economy. (correct)
  • The purchasing power of money decreases.

What is the impact of inflation on purchasing power?

  • It decreases the purchasing power over time. (correct)
  • It has no effect on purchasing power.
  • It stabilizes the purchasing power.
  • It increases the purchasing power over time.

Which factor influences personal financial planning according to the text?

<p>Changing needs over the life cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does inflation refer to?

<p>An increase in prices over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does inflation impact the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

<p>Inflation and CPI move in the same direction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consensus view among economists regarding sustained inflation?

<p>It occurs when a nation's money supply growth outpaces economic growth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a primary consumer need in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

<p>Transportation, food, and medical care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the provided scenario with John and his groceries, what was the inflation rate when the price increased from $200 to $210?

<p>5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does inflation impact the purchasing power of the common public?

<p>It decreases purchasing power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CPI stand for in the context of measuring inflation?

<p>Consumer Price Index (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor leads to sustained inflation?

<p>Increase in money supply growth compared to economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating inflation rate as shown in the text?

<p>Dividing the difference between the current and previous price levels by the previous price level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, when central banks set interest rates at a high level, what is the expected impact on borrowing?

<p>Borrowing costs rise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does inflation affect consumer purchasing power?

<p>Reduces consumer purchasing power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of economic cycles, what characterizes a period of recession?

<p>Decreasing employment levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) mentioned in the text?

<p>To track changes in consumer prices over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the relationship mentioned in the text, what tends to happen to interest rates as inflation rises?

<p>Interest rates tend to rise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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