Which of the Following Statements About Inflation Is True

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inflation is true?

• A) The consumer price index is a good way of measuring inflation.
• B) Productivity decreases the purchasing power of consumer dollars.
• C) Inflation increases the purchasing power of consumer dollars.
• D) Localized price increases can cause inflation across the economic system.
• E) The amount of money tends to be distributed evenly during inflationary periods.

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The length of time it takes for an investment to recover its initial cost, used in capital budgeting to assess investment viability.

After-Tax Net Income

The amount of profit a company has left after paying all its taxes.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, simplifying financial calculations.

Salvage Value

The envisaged monetary value of an asset when sold after its lifespan of utility.