A Rise in Prices Not Offset by Increases in Quality

question 102

Multiple Choice

A rise in prices not offset by increases in quality is called:

• A) deflation
• B) inflation
• C) stagflation
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Finance Lease

A lease agreement in which the lessee assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, similar to finance purchase.

Lease

A contractual agreement whereby the owner (lessor) of an asset allows another party (lessee) to use the asset in exchange for payment over a specified period.

Bonds Payable

Long-term liabilities representing money owed by a company to bondholders, to be paid back at a future date.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.