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1
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how to measure inflation

A

cpi and rpi

2
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whats demand pull inflation

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Inflation caused by demand

3
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whats cost push inflation

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inflation caused by rising costs

4
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what are the causes of demand pull inflation

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reduction in tax
depreciation in the exchange rate
Rising consumer confidence
Faster rates of growth in other countries = more exports = injection = inflation

5
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what are the causes of cost push inflation

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External economic shocks
A depreciation in the exchange rate
Acceleration in wages
Increased worldwide demand for raw materials or components

6
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all cost push inflation leads to …

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an inward shift in the SRAS curve