Inflation caused by a rise in the prices of inputs is referred to as:
A. Cost-push inflation
B. Demand-pull inflation
C. Unanticipated inflation
D. Hyperinflation
A. Cost-push inflation
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The table above shows Mary's utility from chips and soda. Mary buys only chips and soda. Chips cost $2 per bag and soda costs $4 per six-pack. She has $20 to spend per week. To maximize her utility, Mary will buy
A) 5 sodas and 5 bags of chips. B) 3 sodas and 3 bags of chips. C) 8 sodas and 8 bags of chips. D) 6 sodas and 2 bags of chips.
The accompanying supply-demand diagram shows the market for calculators. The initial price of calculators is P0, and the initial quantity exchanged is Q0.
Which of the following situations could be correctly illustrated by the diagram?
a. Graphing capabilities and other new features lead people to buy more calculators.
b. The cost of memory chips used in calculators falls, lowering the price of calculators.
c. Personal computerized notepads with substantial computing power are introduced, reducing people's need for calculators.
d. A heavy tariff is placed on calculators imported from overseas.