Dear Readers,
1. Which of the following is a consequence of deflation?
a) An increase in the value of money
b) Rising consumer prices
c) High consumer demand
d) Increased government spending
e) None of these
Answer: a
2. When the rate of inflation decreases but is still positive, it is referred to as:
a) Hyperinflation
b) Stagflation
c) Disinflation
d) Deflation
e) None of these
Answer: c
3. What is cost-push inflation?
a) Inflation caused by a decrease in production costs
b) Inflation caused by an increase in wages and production costs
c) Inflation caused by reduced demand for goods and services
d) Inflation caused by an increase in the money supply
e) None of these
Answer: b
4. Which index measures changes in the prices of goods and services at the wholesale level?
a) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
b) Producer Price Index (PPI)
c) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
d) Retail Price Index (RPI)
e) None of these
Answer: b
5. Inflation can erode the purchasing power of money. Which financial instrument can help protect against inflation?
a) High-interest savings accounts
b) Certificates of deposit (CDs)
c) Inflation-indexed bonds (TIPS)
d) Traditional savings accounts
e) None of these
Answer: c
6. The "velocity of money" refers to:
a) The speed at which the economy produces goods
b) The frequency of monetary transactions in an economy
c) The increase in the money supply
d) The rate of inflation
e) None of these
Answer: b
7. When a central bank uses open market operations to control inflation, it primarily involves:
a) Printing more money
b) Buying or selling government securities
c) Reducing interest rates
d) Increasing government spending
e) None of these
Answer: b
8. What is the primary tool used by central banks to control inflation?
a) Fiscal policy
b) Exchange rate adjustments
c) Monetary policy
d) Taxation
e) None of these
Answer: c
9. Inflation can lead to a decrease in real income for fixed-income individuals. What is a common strategy to protect against this loss of purchasing power?
a) Investing in high-risk stocks
b) Diversifying investment portfolios
c) Holding cash in a regular savings account
d) Investing in assets that tend to appreciate with inflation
e) None of these
Answer: d
10. Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to inflation?
a) High government spending
b) Increased consumer savings
c) Excessive money supply growth
d) Supply chain disruptions
e) None of these
Answer: b
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