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Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins
If the CPI is 93 in 2017 and 97 in 2018, calculate the rate of inflation from 2017 to 2018.
4.3%
4.12%
4%
5.1%
None of the answers
Fill in the blank. Inflation is a persistent or sustained __________ in the average level of prices over a period over of time.
Increase
Decrease
Stagnation
Stagflation
None of the answers
Fill in the blank. Inflation is a persistent or sustained increase in the __________ level of prices over a period over of time.
average
median
variance
staggered
None of the answers
True or False. The UK government has a target for inflation of 2% (CPI).
True
False
Which price index is often used by businesses for wage settlements each year?
Consumer Price Index
Customer Price Index
Retail Price Index
Revenue Price Index
None of the answers
Which price index includes university fees, stockbroking prices, and new car prices?
Consumer Price Index
Customer Price Index
Retail Price Index
Revenue Price Index
None of the answers
Which price index includes the costs of housing?
Consumer Price Index
Customer Price Index
Retail Price Index
Revenue Price Index
None of the answers
Which price index meets international standards?
Consumer Price Index
Customer Price Index
Retail Price Index
Revenue Price Index
None of the answers
Which cause of inflation occurs when prices rise in the economy due to an increase in the costs of the factors of production?
Cost-push inflation
Demand-pull inflation
Price-push inflation
Supply-pull inflation
None of the answers
Which cause of inflation occurs when excessive growth in demand in the economy results in shortages and firms raise prices?
Cost-push inflation
Demand-pull inflation
Price-push inflation
Supply-pull inflation
None of the answers
What cause of inflation comes from an increase in commodity prices such as oil and wheat, or an increase in wages?
Cost-push inflation
Demand-pull inflation
Price-push inflation
Supply-pull inflation
None of the answers
Which country experienced hyperinflation in the last 20 years?
USA
UK
Zimbabwe
Japan
None of the countries
If your interest rate for your savings account is 2% per year and the average inflation rate is 3% per year, what happens to the value of your savings account in real terms after 2 years?
Loses value
Gains value
Stays the same
None of the answers
If your interest rate for your savings account is 5% per year and the average inflation rate is 3% per year, what happens to the value of your savings account in real terms after 2 years?
Loses value
Gains value
Stays the same
None of the answers
Select all the limitations of CPI
Few households are average
Single people have different spending patterns compared to family households
Is slow to respond to new products and services
Does not incorporate increases in quality
None of the answers
True or False. Inflation is a persistent or sustained decrease in the average level of prices over a period over of time.
False
True
If the CPI is 71 in 2001 and 78 in 2002, calculate the rate of inflation from 2001 to 2002.
9.86%
8.97%
9.76%
10.16%
None of the answers
Select all of possible consequences of high inflation:
Inequality
Higher interest rates for borrowing
Uncertainty for businesses
Falling real incomes
None of the answers
