Inflation

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What is inflation/deflation
A general and continuing rise in prices. A fall in average prices.
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How is inflation measured?
Consumer Price Index. (a measure of avg prices cal from the same price)
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Describe Demand-Pull inflation
Caused by too much demand. From rising consumer spending, or sharp increases in gov spending.
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Describe Cost-Push Inflation
Caused by rising costs. From increase wages, increases in tax
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Relationship between inflation and interest rates
Link between inflation and growth in money supply. Cause households borrow more money from banks to fund extra spending.
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Impact of inflation
Prices. Wages. Exports. Unemployment. Menu costs. Shoe Leather costs. Uncertainty. Business and Consumer Confidence. Investment
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How is inflation measured?

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Consumer Price Index. (a measure of avg prices cal from the same price)

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Describe Demand-Pull inflation

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Describe Cost-Push Inflation

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Relationship between inflation and interest rates

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