Whatever Happened To Penny Candy Ch 3

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What happens to the value of money when the supply of money increases?

  • The value of money increases.
  • The value of money stays the same.
  • The value of money decreases. (correct)
  • The value of money fluctuates wildly.

How did the debasement of the denarius primarily affect its value?

  • It caused the denarius to become almost worthless. (correct)
  • It made each denarius more valuable.
  • It caused inflation to decrease.
  • The debasement had no impact on the denarius.

What is inflation primarily defined as in the content provided?

  • An increase in the amount of money. (correct)
  • A decrease in money supply.
  • A rise in the value of commodities.
  • An increase in the supply of goods.

Why did prices of goods rise in the Roman Empire according to the content?

<p>Because the value of the denarius went down. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major comparison is made concerning inflation in both ancient Rome and modern times?

<p>Governments are creating excessive amounts of money. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key point is made about inflation and rising prices?

<p>Certain prices can rise even without inflation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the price of a bushel of wheat in 100 A.D.?

<p>3 denarii. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2003, how much was the amount of dollars in circulation in the United States?

<p>$1.3 trillion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of supply and demand state regarding an increase in supply?

<p>Prices will fall. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the content suggest is a common misconception about inflation?

<p>Inflation is synonymous with rising prices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Law of Supply and Demand

The law of supply and demand states that when the supply of something increases, the price per unit decreases. For example, if there is a lot of something, it becomes cheaper due to higher competition. If there is only a little, it becomes expensive due to scarcity.

Inflation

The process of a currency losing value over time is called inflation. This means that you need more money to buy the same amount of goods and services. Inflation happens when too much money is printed and circulated.

Counterfeiting

Counterfeiting occurs when someone makes fake copies of something, especially money. In ancient Rome, politicians devalued the denarius by making more copies, leading to inflation. It is illegal to counterfeit money in modern society.

Debasing Currency

Debasing refers to lowering the value of a currency by reducing its precious metal content or increasing the amount of money in circulation.

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Price Inflation

The increase in prices for goods and services over time is known as price inflation. It's one of the primary ways we experience inflation. When you see prices going up, that's inflation at work.

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Denarius

A denarius was a type of Roman coin. The Roman Empire experienced inflation when the government started printing more denarii, resulting in the coin's value decreasing.

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Inflation and rising prices

Inflation causes prices to rise. If you have the same amount of money, you can buy less over time. It is not the same as prices rising due to supply and demand fluctuations.

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Government spending and inflation

Governments often create more money to pay for their expenses and services. This can lead to inflation if the money supply increases faster than the growth in the economy.

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Value of Money

The value of money decreases during inflation. Imagine you have $100 and a pizza costs $10. Now, due to inflation, you need $110 for the same pizza.

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Inflation is global

Inflation can happen in various currencies, not just specific to one country. It's a global issue that affects multiple economies.

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Study Notes

Inflation Explained

  • Inflation is an increase in the amount of money in circulation, causing the value of each unit of currency to decrease, and prices to rise.
  • The law of supply and demand applies to money: more money = lower value per unit.
  • The Roman Empire experienced high inflation due to excessive coinage, leading to a dramatic drop in the denarius' value. A bushel of wheat that cost 3 denarii in 100 AD, cost 2 million in 344 AD.
  • Modern economies, including the US, also experience inflation. For example, prices of goods rose as the amount of US dollars increased, from roughly 200 billion in 1968 to 1.3 trillion in 2003.
  • Inflation is not the same as rising prices—inflation causes rising prices, whereas other factors may also contribute to price increases.
  • Inflation, besides higher prices, has other consequences, which will be covered later.

Effects of Inflation

  • When the money supply increases, the value of each individual unit of money decreases.
  • This results in rising prices for goods and services.
  • People need more of the devalued currency to buy the same amount of goods.
  • The value of the currency (like the denarius or modern dollar) is what decreases during inflationary periods, not the value of goods being purchased.

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