Managing the National Economy · Spring Term

Types of Inflation: Demand-Pull and Cost-Push

Differentiating between inflation caused by excessive demand and that caused by rising production costs.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between demand-pull and cost-push inflation with examples.
  2. Analyze how government spending can contribute to demand-pull inflation.
  3. Predict the impact of rising oil prices on cost-push inflation.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Economics - Inflation
Year: Year 10
Subject: Economics
Unit: Managing the National Economy
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

Learn more about Problem-Based Learning

Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

Learn more about Think-Pair-Share

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan TemplatesBrowse missions

More in Managing the National Economy

Macroeconomic Objectives

Introducing the key goals of macroeconomic policy: growth, low inflation, low unemployment, and balance of payments.

2 methodologies

Economic Growth and GDP

Measuring the total output of an economy and the factors that drive long-term prosperity.

2 methodologies

Limitations of GDP as a Measure

Critically assessing the shortcomings of GDP as a sole indicator of economic well-being.

2 methodologies

The Business Cycle

Understanding the cyclical fluctuations in economic activity: booms, recessions, and recoveries.

2 methodologies

Inflation: Causes and Consequences

Examining the causes and consequences of rising price levels in the economy.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU