Topic 2.5 External influences Flashcards

Mrs Hudson

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What is inflation?

A

Inflation is the general rise in prices in an economy over time

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Problems caused by inflation

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  • Increased costs (Bills and staff demand higher wages)
  • Less spending by consumers
  • Uncertainty (Spending by the business decreases eg. not expanding)
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3
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What is an exchange rate?

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The exchange rate is the value of one currency expressed in terms of another

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Appreciation of the pound

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