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Inflation

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Inflation

a)

lowers interest rates.

b)

reduces the export power of the dollar.

c)

reduces the purchasing power of the dollar.

d)

increases the purchasing power of the dollar.

2.

Demand-pull inflation occurs when

a)

prices rise because of an increase in aggregate spending not fully matched by an increase in aggregate output.

b)

there is a negative GDP gap.

c)

there is a negative price gap.there are increases in per-unit costs of production.

d)

there is a negative price gap.there are increases in per-unit costs of production.

3.

The losers from inflation are those with

a)

significant debt.

b)

fixed incomes in nominal terms.

c)

no savings.

d)

incomes rising as fast as the rate of inflation.

4.

Cost-push inflation occurs in the presence of __________.

 

a)

excess demand for goods and services

b)

a trade deficit

c)

excess inventory

d)

rising per-unit production costs

5.

What are the correct measure to reduce inflation

a)

Reduce tax rate

b)

increase government spending

c)

increase interest rate

d)

reduce discount rate