Macroeconomics: Measuring the Economy · Macroeconomics

Inflation and Purchasing Power

Understanding the causes of inflation and how it redistributes wealth within an economy.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does unexpected inflation affect lenders versus borrowers?
  2. 2What incentives drive governments to increase the money supply?
  3. 3Why is moderate inflation often preferred over deflation?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Eco.12.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Economics
Unit: Macroeconomics: Measuring the Economy
Period: Macroeconomics

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