EBK ECON: MACRO4
EBK ECON: MACRO4
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305562097
Author: MCEACHERN
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 7, Problem 3.7PA
To determine

To Determine- The annual rate of consumer price inflation.

Concept Introduction

Consumer Price Index (CPI)- It is the weighted average of the price of goods and services rationally included in the consumer basket. It is reflective of the cost of living and the most significant measure of the inflation over a given period of time.

Consumer Price Inflation - It is a persistent rise in the prices of goods and services largely consumed by the households over a given period of time.

Disinflation - It refers to the fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time.

Deflation - A persistent in the prices of goods and services over a period of time is called deflation.

Hyperinflation - A very high and accelerating rate of growth of the prices level is called hyperinflation. It leads to a devaluation of the currency as the rise in prices surpasses even the increase in the money supply.

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