Inflation/Inflation Rate Flashcards
1
Q
How can we calculate the inflation rate using CPI?
A
[CPI(future) - CPI(now)] / (CPI(now)]
2
Q
How can we calculate the inflation rate using the GDP deflator?
A
[GDP deflator(future) - GDP deflator(now)] / (GDP deflator(now)]
3
Q
How can we calculate the real economic growth?
A
[Real GDP(future) - Real GDP(now)] / (Real GDP(now)]