Answer:
From year one to year two, there is (Deflation,Inflation) at an annual rate of _12.5____%. In year one, $40.00 will buy ____5____ baskets, and in year two, $40.00 will buy ___5.7 (6)____ baskets. This example illustrates that, as the price level falls, the value of money:_increases___
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
The price of a basket of goods in year one = $8.00
The price of the same basket of goods in year two = $7.00
Difference in price (reduction in price) = $1 ($8 - $7)
Percentage reduction in price = $1/$8 * 100 = 12.5%
With $40/8, 5 baskets were bought
With $40/7, 5.7 baskets will be bought
b) Economists are always wary of prolonged deflation or continuous general falling prices of goods because it depicts an economy that is seriously weakening at its foundation. As a fallout, companies slow production, reduce output, lay off workers, and reduce salaries (earned income).
