Question

Cost-push inflation is A. inflation caused by increases in aggregate demand that are not matched by increases in aggregate supply. B. inflation caused by decreases in aggregate supply that generate an even larger decrease in aggregate demand. C. inflation caused by decreases in aggregate supply that are not matched by decreases in aggregate demand. D. inflation caused by increases in aggregate demand that generate an even larger increase in aggregate supply.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. inflation caused by decreases in aggregate supply that are not matched by decreases in aggregate demand

Explanation:

Inflation occurs when the cost of a basket of goods increases over a period of time. The purchasing power of money is reduced. It is characterised by low supply and high demand.

There are two drivers of inflation: cost push inflation and demand pull inflation.

Cost push inflation results when there is an increase in cost of production of goods and services.

This reduces the amount of goods supplied and increases their price.

Demand does not reduce in this scenario, so reduced supply does not match the excess demand.

On the other hand demand pull inflation occurs when there is increased demand for goods and services. Supply cannot meet the increased demand