High and Unexpected Inflation Has a Greater Cost

question 28

Multiple Choice

High and unexpected inflation has a greater cost

• A)for those who borrow than for those who save.
• B)for those who hold a little money than for those who hold a lot of money.
• C)for those whose wages increase by as much as inflation than for those who are paid a fixed nominal wage.
• D)for savers in high income tax brackets than for savers in low income tax brackets.

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Definitions:

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, used as a broad measure of economic activity.

Per Capita GDP

The gross domestic product of a country divided by its population, giving an average economic output per person.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, measuring the value of goods and services produced by an economy in a specific period accounting for changes in price level.

Trade Deficits

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, resulting in a net outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.