Describe Cost-Push Inflation and Its Major Source

question 9

Essay

Describe cost-push inflation and its major source.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate Parity

A theory which posits that the difference between the interest rates of two countries is equal to the difference between the forward exchange rate and the spot exchange rate.

Interest Rate Differential

The difference in interest rates between two financial instruments or two countries, often influencing currency values and investment flows.

Forward Exchange Rate

The agreed-upon exchange rate for currencies to be exchanged on a specified future date.

Swaps

Financial derivatives contracts where two parties agree to exchange one stream of cash flows for another, often used to manage risk or speculate.