Expected Inflation Causes a Redistribution of Income

question 128

True/False

Expected inflation causes a redistribution of income.

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Definitions:

Prices Increase

A situation where the general level of prices for goods and services rises, often measured by the inflation rate.

CPI

A calculation tool, the Consumer Price Index, measures the mean prices of a selected basket of consumer services and goods including food, transportation, and medical services via their weighted average.

Prices Increase

A rise in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often indicating inflation.

Unemployment Rate

The portion within the labor force actively seeking work yet remains unemployed.