Question

Between 2015 and 2016 the country of experienced a growth rate of 0.3 If nominal GDP had increased by 2.0 and the population growth was recorded as 0.4 then calculate the annual inflation rate in West Fredonia Give your answer to one decimal

Answer 1

Answer: 1.3%

Explanation:

Inflation refers to general increase in prices in a given economy in a given period. Given the variables available, the best formula to use would be the Economic growth formula;

Economic Growth = %Δ Nominal GDP – %ΔPrices – %ΔPopulation

0.3 = 2.0 - %ΔPrices - 0.4

%ΔPrices = 2.0 - 0.4 - 0.3

%ΔPrices = 1.3

Inflation rose by 1.3%