Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:Inflation has happened before. Four notable examples;
1. Weimar Germany
2. Zimbabwe
3. 1970s United States and Stagflation
4. Venezuela
Use evidence to discuss the following:
1. What are the consequences of inflation?
2. What are the short term solutions to inflation (look to Paul Volker in the 80s).
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The phenomenon of the rising price level in the economy is known as inflation. Inflation is the abnormal increase in the general price level in the economy. As the price level increases, it will make too much of money to chase too few goods and services from the market. As a result, the real value of money will fall in the economy.
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