Question 24
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Older MCQs might not have the typical A, B, C, D choices. They have choices 1, 2, 3, and a combination of them is the answer. Below is the key that maps such combinations to the answer.
A 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B 1 and 2 only are correct
C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct

Topics Tested

Definition of inflation and deflation. Measurement of inflation and deflation using the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). Causes of inflation: demand-pull and cost-push. Causes of deflation: demand-side and supply-side. The consequences of inflation and deflation for consumers, workers, savers, lenders, firms and the economy as a whole. The range of policies available to control inflation and deflation and how effective they might be.