Conflict Between Economic Objectives Flashcards

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How does economic growth and inflation conflict?

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A rapid increase growth in the economy causes large increase in price due to a rapid demand increase

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How do inflation and unemployment conflict?

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When unemployment is reduced and economy is almost at full capacity - there are fewer spare workers - and the demand for skill workers increases; to get these they’ll have to increase wages and they may push this price of production onto consumers

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