A Rise in the Price Level Because of an Increase

question 23

Multiple Choice

A rise in the price level because of an increase in the price of oil

• A) definitely triggers a cost-push inflation.
• B) definitely triggers a demand-pull inflation.
• C) might trigger a cost-push inflation.
• D) might trigger a demand-pull inflation.

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