Question

Suppose the price level reflects the number of dollars needed to buy a basket of goods containing one can of soda, one bag of chips, and one comic book. In year one, the basket costs $9.00. In year two, the price of the same basket is $8.00. From year one to year two, there isdeflation at an annual rate of 1.25%. In year one, $72.00 will buy____baskets, and in year two, $72.00 will buy____baskets. This example illustrates that, as the price level falls, the value of money____ .

Answer 1

Answer:

Year 1, Year 2 purchasing power = 8 , 9 (respectively). As price level fall, value of money Increases

Explanation:

Year one purchasing power = Money ($) / Price per basket = 72 / 9 = 8

Year two purchasing power = Money ($) / Price per basket = 72 / 8 = 9

This implies that, as price level falls (from 9 to 8 here) ,the value of money ie purchasing power increases (from 8 to 9)