ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INFLATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
another common type of inflation is cost push inflation which is caused by
A
higher inflation rates in other countries so it is passed on
B
increased costs of production which shift the AS curve to the right
C
increased cost of production which shift the SAS to the left
D
when export prices push up domestic prices because they are dearer than in the domestic economy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortages or cost increases in labor, raw materials, and capital goods create cost-push inflation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Based on speed, there are 4 different types of inflation – hyperinflation, galloping, walking, and creeping.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a supply shortage happens-due to a natural disaster, an increase in labor prices or supply chain problems-companies typically respond by increasing their prices to cover higher production costs. This is referred to as cost-push inflation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Deficit financing. Increase in administrating prices. Increase in interest rates. Increase in population. Increase in oil prices. Mounting public expenditure.

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