Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
How might an economy transition from low levels of inflation to hyperinflation?
An accelerating monetary supply growth leads to a rapid devaluation of the currency and runaway price levels.
Controlled fiscal policy and moderate interest rates stimulate sustained decreases in consumer prices.
Slow capital flows and restricted access to global financial markets lead to gradual decline in prices.
Extensive regulatory reforms in sectors promoting increased market competition reduce overall price pressures.
If the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases from 110 to 121 over a year, what is the rate of inflation for that year?
9%
12%
10%
11%
How can expansionary fiscal policy affect inflation?
It can increase inflation by boosting aggregate demand.
It has no effect on inflation as it is related to monetary policy only.
It decreases inflation by reducing aggregate demand.
It controls inflation by manipulating interest rates.
If your dollars buy less this year than last year due to rising bread prices, what economic event are you experiencing?
Stagnation
Growth slowdown
Recession
Inflation
If a country's inflation rate is higher than that of its trading partners, how would this most likely affect the country's exchange rate in the short term?
High inflation rates will have no impact on exchange rates due to market efficiency.
The country's currency will appreciate against its trading partners' currencies.
The inflation rate will cause hyperinflation in both domestic and foreign markets.
The country's currency will depreciate against its trading partners' currencies.
Which factor typically influences whether a government pursues expansionary or contractionary fiscal policies?
The current phase of the business cycle.
The fashion industry trends during that year.
Popularity polls for current political figures.
The success rates of local sports teams.
What is the relationship between the inflation rate and the purchasing power of money?
The relationship between the inflation rate and the purchasing power of money is unpredictable.
As the inflation rate increases, the purchasing power of money increases.
As the inflation rate increases, the purchasing power of money decreases.
The inflation rate has no impact on the purchasing power of money.

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Which scenario demonstrates stagflation?
Sustained deflation accompanied by robust economic growth and job creation.
Rapid economic expansion preceded by a period of below-average price increases.
High unemployment coincides with marked increases in prices across economic sectors.
Balanced budget surplus achieved alongside controlled moderate inflation.
Which index is most commonly used to measure inflation?
Producer Price Index (PPI)
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Stock Market Index
Human Development Index (HDI)
How does establishing an explicit inflation target potentially impact interest rates set by a nation's central bank?
Central banks would cease managing interest rates, focusing solely on controlling money supply instead.
Interest rates could fluctuate unpredictably as they are no longer influenced by market forces.
They might be perpetually lowered regardless of economic circumstances to spur growth at all times.
Interest rates may become more stable as they adjust predictably toward achieving the target rate.