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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance CREDIT RECOVERY

Which scenario is an example of demand-pull inflation?

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

Explanation

Demand-pull inflation occurs when increased demand for goods pushes prices upward. In choice B, consumers have more money to spend, so demand for cars and accessories rises and their prices increase. Choice A describes cost-push inflation because higher wages raise production costs.

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