Question

Which of the examples provides the best evidence that inflation has occurred? A person whose salary has decreased is able to purchase more goods and services. A person whose salary has increased is able to purchase fewer goods and services. A person whose salary has increased is able to purchase more goods and services. A person whose salary has remained the same

Answer 1

Answer:

A person whose salary has increased is able to purchase fewer goods and services.

Explanation:

Inflation is characterized by an increase in the prices of goods and services along with a reduction in the purchasing power.

Real income of an individual refers to the income which has been adjusted for the effects of inflation. Whereas, Nominal income refers to the income which is before any such adjustment for inflation.

In the given case, the nominal income has increased i.e if we ignore inflation. But while considering inflation, the real income of the individual has reduced evidenced by the fact that the purchasing power has reduced.