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SS2 · Monetary Economics · ECO/MEC — SS2.05

Inflation and Deflation

Examines the meaning, types, causes, effects, and control measures for inflation and deflation.

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  1. What is the primary definition of inflation?

    • A. A decrease in the general price level
    • B. A persistent rise in the general price level
    • C. An increase in the value of money
    • D. A stable period of economic output
  2. Which of the following describes a situation where the rate of inflation is extremely high and out of control?

    • A. Creeping inflation
    • B. Hyperinflation
    • C. Reflation
    • D. Deflation

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