What Is the Inflation Tax, and How Might It Explain

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Essay

What is the inflation tax, and how might it explain the creation of inflation by a central bank?

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.

Elastic

Describes a situation in which the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service is significantly affected by changes in its price.

Pure Monopolist's Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing how a monopolist's quantity sold varies with price, typically downward sloping, reflecting that the monopolist can set prices above marginal costs.

Elastic

A characteristic of a good or service indicating that its demand or supply is sensitive to changes in price.