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4.4 Inflation and Stagflation Answers

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Typically, low inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in demand.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a steady rise in supply.
C
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in demand.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a steady fall in supply.
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The graph shows changes in the US economy between 1971 and 2001.According to the graph, 1971 to 1976 was a period of stagflation due to

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rising unemployment and inflation.
B
falling unemployment and inflation.
C
rising unemployment and falling inflation.
D
falling unemployment and rising inflation.
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Consumers having more money to purchase computers will most likely result in

A
a decrease in prices for computers and computer accessories.
B
an increase in prices for computers and computer accessories.
C
a decrease in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
D
an increase in prices for computers, but not computer accessories.
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The equation calculates an annual rate in economics.What rate does the equation calculate?

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employment rate
B
inflation rate
C
demand rate
D
supply rate
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Why is gasoline weighted more heavily than tomatoes in a calculation of the annual inflation rate in the United States?

A
Gasoline costs more to produce and purchase than tomatoes.
B
Gasoline is imported from other nations at a higher rate than tomatoes.
C
Americans purchase many more boxes of tomatoes than barrels of gasoline.
D
Americans spend more money on gasoline than tomatoes, on average.
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The inflationary spiral explains the causes and effects of high inflation. The spiral usually begins with an increase in demand. What is the direct effect of this increase?

A
Producers raise prices to continue to make a profit.
B
The government prints more money, lowering the value of money.
C
Workers negotiate with employers to receive more money.
D
Consumers need higher wages to keep up with rising prices.
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Why is gasoline weighted more heavily than tomatoes in a calculation of the annual inflation rate in the United States?

A
Gasoline costs more to produce and purchase than tomatoes.
B
Gasoline is imported from other nations at a higher rate than tomatoes.
C
Americans purchase many more boxes of tomatoes than barrels of gasoline.
D
Americans spend more money on gasoline than tomatoes, on average.
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Typically, high inflation is a sign of

A
a healthy economy because it results from a fall in production costs.
B
a healthy economy because it results from a rise in consumer interest.
C
a struggling economy because wages cannot keep up with the increase in prices.
D
a struggling economy because it results from a fall in consumer interest.
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Which scenario is an example of cost-push inflation?

A
Consumers have more money to buy cars, and the prices of cars and car parts rise as a result.
B
An increase in workers’ wages raises the production cost of cars, and car prices rise as a result.
C
The demand for cars falls as consumers have less disposable income, and car prices fall as a result.
D
A government bailout helps car manufacturers lower their costs, and car prices fall as a result.
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lose
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gain

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