Question

From 1970 to 1998 the U.S. dollar a. gained value compared to the German mark because inflation was higher in the U.S. b. gained value compared to the German mark because inflation was lower in the U.S. c. lost value compared to the German mark because inflation was higher in the U.S. d. lost value compared to the German mark because inflation was lower in the U.S.

Answer 1

Answer:

lost value compared to the German mark because inflation was lower in Germany

Explanation:

Inflation is a persistent rise in the general price levels

Types of inflation

1. demand pull inflation – this occurs when demand exceeds supply. When demand exceeds supply, prices rise

2. cost push inflation – this occurs when the cost of production increases. This leads to a reduction in supply. Higher prices are the resultant effect  

If inflation of the currency of a country increases relative to that of another country, the value of that currency decreases