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Interactions in the US Economy

Question 2 • EA Academy Civics 9

What is one cause of hyperinflation?

Answer
A
The government overprints money to boost the economy.
B
The demand for a product grows in response to a limited supply.
C
Prices fall across an economy due to a drop in consumer interest.
D
The supply of a product unexpectedly increases with a rise in production.

Explanation

Hyperinflation is an extremely rapid, widespread rise in prices. One cause is a government creating and spending far more money than the economy can support, which reduces the money’s purchasing power. Therefore, the correct choice is “The government overprints money to boost the economy.”

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