Inflation and Deflation
This topic covers the causes of inflation and deflation, including demand-pull and cost-push factors. Students will evaluate the consequences of price instability on an economy.
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This topic covers the causes of inflation and deflation, including demand-pull and cost-push factors. Students will evaluate the consequences of price instability on an economy.
Key Questions
- What causes demand-pull and cost-push inflation?
- How does inflation affect different economic agents?
- What are the dangers of a deflationary spiral?
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