A Sharp Rise in Fuel Prices Increases the General Price

question 94

Multiple Choice

A sharp rise in fuel prices increases the general price level in an economy. This is an example of:

• A) cost push inflation.
• B) demand pull inflation.
• C) stagflation.
• D) deflation.

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