Inflation Flashcards
inflation
occurs when the prices of goods and services increase, decreasing the value of the dollar
hyper-inflation
occurs when too much currency floods the market, and the value of that currency decreases rapidly as prices increase at the same rate
N.O.O
this acronym represent the formula for calculating inflation
: inflation - (new - - original)/original or I - (N - O)/O
ideal rate of inflation is
2%
when people improve their lives by gaining more education, earning more income, and increase the standard of living, what is often created
positive inflation
inflationary periods are known for their general increase in prices. What is the technical definition for inflation
general increase in all prices and goods
unhealthy inflation
6%
“cost” of inflation is often figured mathematically as which of the following
percentage