Topic 2.5 External influences Flashcards
Mrs Hudson
1
Q
What is inflation?
A
Inflation is the general rise in prices in an economy over time
2
Q
Problems caused by inflation
A
- Increased costs (Bills and staff demand higher wages)
- Less spending by consumers
- Uncertainty (Spending by the business decreases eg. not expanding)
3
Q
What is an exchange rate?
A
The exchange rate is the value of one currency expressed in terms of another
4
Q
Appreciation of the pound
A