Inflation Flashcards

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inflation

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occurs when the prices of goods and services increase, decreasing the value of the dollar

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2
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hyper-inflation

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occurs when too much currency floods the market, and the value of that currency decreases rapidly as prices increase at the same rate

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3
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N.O.O

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this acronym represent the formula for calculating inflation

: inflation - (new - - original)/original or I - (N - O)/O

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4
Q

ideal rate of inflation is

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2%

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5
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when people improve their lives by gaining more education, earning more income, and increase the standard of living, what is often created

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positive inflation

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6
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inflationary periods are known for their general increase in prices. What is the technical definition for inflation

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general increase in all prices and goods

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7
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unhealthy inflation

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6%

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8
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“cost” of inflation is often figured mathematically as which of the following

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percentage

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