Explain Why the Rate of Inflation Does Not Change in the Long

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Essay

Explain why the rate of inflation does not change in the long run as a result of a price shock.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the manufacturing of a product.

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, as opposed to being capitalized or included in the cost of goods sold.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value due to wear, tear, or obsolescence.

Product Cost

encompasses all costs incurred to produce a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.