Rest of the World Sector in Macroeconomics
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What is the impact of exports on the circular flow of income?

  • Reduce the value of aggregate demand
  • Add to the value of aggregate demand (correct)
  • Have no impact on aggregate demand
  • Increase inflation rate
  • How do imports affect the circular flow of income?

  • Increase the value of aggregate demand
  • Reduce the value of aggregate demand (correct)
  • Decrease inflation rate
  • Do not impact aggregate demand
  • According to Crowther, how is inflation defined?

  • A rise in the general price level
  • Too much of money chasing too few goods
  • A state in which the value of money is failing (correct)
  • An economic phenomenon where currency value is rising
  • What does Coulbourn's definition imply about inflation?

    <p>Too much of money chasing too few goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is inflation usually measured?

    <p>Percentage rise in the price index during a specific time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one economic impact of inflation?

    <p>Reducing purchasing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which indicator is commonly used to measure inflation?

    <p>WPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative indicator to measure the rate of inflation?

    <p>CPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inflation is primarily caused by:

    <p>Mismatch between demand and supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the nature of inflation?

    <p>Dynamic and occurring repeatedly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inflation is considered to be a purely:

    <p>Monetary phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event may lead to artificial scarcity of goods that can cause inflation?

    <p>Natural calamity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of inflation in an economy?

    <p>Imbalance between demand and supply of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is inflation measured in India?

    <p>Whole Sale Price Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a beneficial level of inflation for an economy?

    <p>Moderate inflation rate between 2 to 3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one determine if inflation exists in an economy?

    <p>By observing a decrease in real wages and increase in prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one feature of inflation according to the text?

    <p>A persistent rise in prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is inflation typically measured over time?

    <p>Annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

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