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4. Government and the mac...
4.8. Inflation and deflation

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.

5. Economic development
5.1. Living standards

Indicators of living standards: Real GDP per head and the Human Development Index (HDI). The components of real GDP and HDI. The advantages and disadvantages of real GDP and HDI. Reasons for differences in living standards and income distribution within and between countries.