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Demand-pull inflation happens when the demand for goods

A
remains very low.
B
shifts up and down.
C
matches the supply.
D
increases.
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Consumers having more money to purchase computers will most likely result in

A
a decrease in prices for computers and computer accessories.
B
an increase in prices for computers and computer accessories.
C
a decrease in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
D
an increase in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
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What are the signs of high inflation? Check all that apply.Production begins to fall.Production begins to rise.Interest rates decrease.Interest rates increase.Purchasing power falls.Fewer fixed rate bank loans.

A
Production begins to fall.
B
Production begins to rise.
C
Interest rates decrease.
D
Interest rates increase.
E
Purchasing power falls.
F
Fewer fixed rate bank loans.
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Which scenario is an example of demand-pull inflation?

A
Consumers have more money to buy cars, and the prices of cars and car accessories rise as a result.
B
An increase in workers’ wages raises the production cost of cars, and car prices rise as a result.
C
The demand for cars falls as consumers have less disposable income, and car prices fall as a result.
D
A government bailout helps car manufacturers lower their costs, and car prices fall as a result.
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Typically, high inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a fall in production costs.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a rise in consumer interest.
C
a struggling economy because wages cannot keep up with the increase in prices.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a fall in consumer interest.
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Typically, low inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in demand.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in supply.
C
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in demand.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in supply.
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Hyperinflation can occur when

A
consumers begin purchasing more goods.
B
producers need more money to make and distribute goods.
C
companies raise prices to pass on costs to consumers.
D
the government prints a ton of money in order to pay off its debt.
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What is one consequence of stagflation?

A
The economy drastically slows down as money loses its buying power.
B
Producers cannot keep up with consumer interest and raise their prices.
C
There are not enough workers to meet the rising level of production.
D
Demand is too high and people spend more money than they should.
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The equation calculates an annual rate in economics.What rate does the equation calculate?

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A
employment rate
B
inflation rate
C
demand rate
D
supply rate
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Which is an effect of stagflation?

A
Trade with other economies increases.
B
The value of a country’s currency drops.
C
Prices for goods fall sharply and suddenly.
D
The GDP rises along with production levels.

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