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economics
which of the following statements about inflation are true? check all that applies a) policy makers also worry about a negative inflation rate, or deflation b) painful government actions may sometimes be necessary to bring down a high inflation rate. c) A moderately high ...
Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 8:26pm by will

Economics
“Many countries peg their own currencies to the greenback; these countries import U.S. inflation when the Fed makes a mistake.” Why would these countries “import” inflation. A. this is incorrect because countries only import goods or services B. this is ...
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 10:10am by CLA

Economics
9. During the 1990's the inflation and unemployment trends in the United States changed. What was unusual in the 1990s? A. Unemployment reached very high levels but inflation fell to less than five percent B. although inflation remained at less than three percent, ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 1:26pm by Codey

economics
You must be refering to global inflation, or inflation in other (usually "third world") countries. The last two agencies are not part of the US federal government. The correct answer is the IMF
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 11:16am by drwls

Macroeconomics - inflation!
Hi! I had to graph inflation/unemployment... Why did the inflation rate start increasing and the unemployment rate started decreasing after 2000??? Thanks. I should let economyst answer, but I'll comment on this, If economyst responds use his/her word on the subject. I ...
Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 10:44pm by Samantha

economics today
Suppose the economy has been experiencing zero inflation and five percent unemployment for several years. The government decides to lower the unemployment percentage by generating some inflation. You need to do the following:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 1:41pm by Anonymous

economics
I would think it would have been b. Because inflation is caused by an increase in money, decrease in money demand, decrease of goods, increase of demand for goods. So if inflation decreased there was more demand for money but no increase in good supply hence everything ...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 1:18am by Alison

Economics
Do a little research, then take a shot, what do you think? Hint: What would an international trader do if he is buying or selling goods in a country with high expected inflation? What if the inflation rate is expected to be both high and uncertain? (e.g., could be 25%, could ...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:33pm by economyst

social studies
Treasury inflation protection bonds pay: fixed interest plus an adjustment for inflation. a return that exceeds twice the inflation rate. fixed interest that exceeds the rate of inflation. a rate that combines the unemployment and inflation indices.
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10:28am by dina

Economics (inflation)
Hello! Could someone please check my answers for the first 2 problems and help me out with the 3rd? Thanks! 1. If the CPI in 1863 was 9 and the CPI in 2000 was 171.9, how much has inflation increased (%) since 1863? I used the inflation rate equation and got a 1898.89% ...
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:04pm by Lisa

Economics
Now lets consider a different type of government bond, a ten-year inflation indexed bond. Payments on this bond are adjusted for inflation based on the CPI. If inflation rises by five percent, interest payments on this bond will rise by five percent. Interest rates on this ...
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:56am by John

economics
Ideas to write one or examples to read one? One idea would be to explain the difference between "cost-push" and "demand-pull" inflation. Another would be to study the effectiveness of price controls and rationing to limit inflation. You can use Google or ...
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 2:33am by drwls

Economics
Does a Contractionary Fiscal Policy help lower inflation? Or does Expansionary Fiscal Policy lower inflation?
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:29pm by Josh

economics
what is the theory of inflation
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:28am by Anonymous

Economics
An increase in the amount of money circulating in the econmomy, ceterics pair bus will result in which of the following A. Demand side inflation B. supply side deflation C. Supply side inflation D. Demand side deflation
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 9:54pm by May

Economics
what does the inflation formula shows?
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 8:08pm by Tim

Inflation
What long term effect do lifting of price controls have on inflation? This is a debatable issue. What does your book say? What do you think? Will inflation increase in the short run but then eventually decrease because when prices are too high, nobody is willing to buy?
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 8:53pm by Leo

Economics
How does inflation influence the terms of trade?
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:07pm by Lee

Economics
How does inflation influence the terms of trade?
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:33pm by Lee

economics
http://www.answers.com/topic/inflation Everybody gets less for whatever money they have to spend ... or they have to do without if they cannot afford things.
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 8:28am by Writeacher

Economics
Can there be inflation with without an increase in the money supply? How?
Friday, November 30, 2012 at 8:23pm by Gwen

Economics
Sorry but could you clarify "lord" from inflation? Sra
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:55am by SraJMcGin

economics
can u give me a example of an essay about inflation?
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 2:33am by fang

Economics
can u give me a example of an essay about inflation?
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 12:47am by fang

Economics
Suppose last month's inflation report estimated monthly inflation to be 0.4% over the month. The monetary authorities want inflation to not exceed 2% per year. Estimates of potential output state that our economy is currently near potential output. Unemployment rates have ...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 3:43pm by Dee

Economics - (*CPI*)
In Brazil, the reference base period for the CPI is December 1993. In September 2000, prices had risen by 1,565.93 percent since the base period. The inflation rate in Brazil during the year ending September 2001 was 6.46 percent, and during the year ending September 2002, the...
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 5:53pm by CrankSt4r

Economics
The formula given was: (real rate of interest) = (nominal rate of interest) - (expected rate of inflation) A chartered bank offers a one-year loan at "3 points above prime." Prime is 4 per cent. a) What is the nominal interest rate? b)If expected inflation is 3 per ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 5:43pm by Seinna

microeconomic
How might an investor who holds a regular 10-year Treasure note end up earnig higher real interest returns over a decade than someone who holds an inflation-protected 10-year Treasure note for the same period? I believe the inflation protected note has varying interest ...
Friday, February 16, 2007 at 8:08pm by LARISA

economics
It is often suggested that the Bank of Canada try to reduce the inflation rate to zero. If we assume that velocity is constant, does this zero-inflation goal require that the rate of money growth equal zero? If yes, explain why. If no, explain what the rate of money growth ...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6:27pm by Anonymous

economics
what is the correlation between increasing GDP and rising inflation or interest rates?
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:40pm by scooby9132002

Economics
I need help in the following question: Which are the groups of pp that will gain and lord from inflation? Thank you.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:55am by Bloomers

economics
Economic growth patterns decreased sharply from 1990-1991. Then they rose sharply and gradually leveled off up until 1999. However, inflation dropped steadily from 1990-1999. It decreased sharply at first and then leveled off from 1994--1994. Question 1 - Forecast of economic ...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11:19pm by Arlena1998

macroeconomics
The Phillips curve plotted inflation against unemployment. So two correct answers: low inflation/unemployment or low unemployment/inflation
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 8:21pm by economyst

Economics
In a period of inflation, does the exchange of goods and services speed up or slow down? Thanks
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 2:49pm by David

economics
How is the price of living CPI calculated and could this be used to determine inflation for a given year?
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 3:32pm by Meg

Economics
Is there a website to find the inflation rates of the America? I've tried to search on google, but I don't know their central bank is.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:17am by TP

algebra 2
When inflation causes the price of an item to increase the new cost C and the original cost c are related by the formula C=c(1+r)^n, where r is the rate of inflation per year as a decimal and n is the number of years. What would be the price of a $4.99 item after six months of...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 5:38pm by Taylor

Economics
Its difficult to meet the requirements of ceteris paribus when studying a relationship between unemployment and inflation. Is this true or false??? True; When studying the relationship between unemployment and inflation, one must look at empirical, national economic data; data...
Monday, June 4, 2007 at 3:08pm by Dave

Geography
Your question of how GDP and inflation are linked has two answers. GDP can increase either because of factors affecting aggregate supply or aggregate demand. If inflation were to increase, it would generally be caused be an overall increase in the demand for goods and services...
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 4:23am by Neil

finance
Indexing exemptions for inflation. Each year, the Internal Revenue Service adjusts the value of an exemption based on inflation(and rounded to the nearest $50). In a recent year, if the exemption was worth $3,100 and inflation was 4.7 percent, what would be the amount of the ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8:17pm by shanty

economics
The Money Multiplier (MM) is exemplified. Why do you think the FED evaluates the money multiplier when making decisions with regard to the money supply? What function does the money supply serve in our economy to influence certain economic variables? Why does the FED like to ...
Friday, July 22, 2011 at 2:21pm by Gbrown

finance
indexing exemption for inflation. each year, the internal revenue service adjusts the value of an exemption based on inflation ( and rounded to the nearest $50.00). in a recent year, if the exemption was worth 3,100 and inflation was 4.7 percent, what would be the amount of ...
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:26pm by jacky

inflation
how does inflation affect each of the following? *fixed income *savings
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 2:05am by anonymous

economics
what effects does inflation have on an employed person, unemployed person and pensioner
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 8:28am by tassneem

economics
Suppose Caroline is a cinephile and buys only movie tickets. Caroline deposits $3000 in a bank acct that pays an annual interest rate of 20%. You can assume that this interest rate is fixed-that is, it won’t change over time. At the time of her deposit, a movie ticket is ...
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:02pm by nan

Economics
Which of the following is considered a cause of inflation? B. Producers raise prices to meet higher costs. C. There is not enough money in the economy. D. Demand is less than supply. I think the answers B
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6:43pm by Anonymous

economics
US inflation rises unexpectedly relative to Japan what happens to the imports, exports, and capital flow to the US and the supply of money and why?
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 6:50pm by adam

MACRO
Suppose last year's inflation rate was 5%, but Wall Street analysts expect this year's interest rate to be 4%. Which of the following correctly describes people's beliefs according to rational or adaptive expectations theories? A.) According to rational ...
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:19pm by Anastasia

Economics
Refer to the above diagrams, in which AD1 and AS1 are the "before" curves and AD2 and AS2 are the "after" curves. Cost-push inflation is depicted by:
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 3:06am by al

Economics
Risk rate is 2%, expected inflation rate is 3%, what is the nominal interest rate?
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:51pm by Susan

Economics
Refer to the above diagrams, in which AD1 and AS1 are the "before" curves and AD2 and AS2 are the "after" curves. Other things equal, inflation is absent in:
Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 3:06am by Anonymous

math
inflation 120 dollars now buys 100 dollars worth of goods what is inflation rate
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 5:31pm by steve

Economics
If the velocity of circulation is constant, real GDP is growing at 3 percent a year, the real interest rate is 2 percent a year, and the nominal interest rate is 7 percent a year. a)What is the inflation rate? b)What is the growth rate of money? c)What is the growth rate of ...
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 2:44am by Jayda

eco
how might a high school student's experience with inflation diff from an employed urban adult? A high school student is more apt to be on a fixed income with few if any increases. S/he may be working for close to minimum wage or depend upon an allowance from parents. If ...
Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 5:28pm by anonymous

social studies
Forecasts of economists have.....1. overestimated inflation 2. underestimated inflation 3. generally been accurate on inflation 4. been less accurate than forecasts of economic growth 5. been as accurate as those for economic growth
Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 9:11pm by carrie

Economics
When the price of everything gets higher, can you guess what will happen? Here are some links to try: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=during+inflation+what+h+appens+to+the+exchange+of+goods+%26+services Sra
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 2:49pm by SraJMcGin

calculus
The US inflation rate had been 3.5 % per year and the Argentinian inflation rate had been 36 % per month. (a) What is the yearly equivalent of Argentina's 36 %monthly inflation rate? (b) What is the monthly equivalent of the US 3.5 %yearly inflation rate? A= B=
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 5:20pm by anonymous

Macroeconomics
a) real interest rate is nonminal rate less inflation. b) ex ante means "before the facts" or "beforehand". So expected inflation in period 2 is inflation in period 1 = 1%. c) the expected real interest in period 2 is interest less expected inflation = 5...
Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:58pm by economyst

Macroeconomics
Say you have a 15% inflation rate and a 10% unemployment rate, and inflation is "public enemy number 1", what fiscal and monetary policies could you use to defeat inlfation?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 2:06pm by David

Macro economics
Paper currency is the most easily recognized form of money. How well does paper currency serve the functions of money if we have an inflation rate of 50-percent per year? b) Gold is also recognized as a form of money. How well does gold serve the functions of money if we have ...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6:25pm by Anonymous

Economics
Suppose that the residents of Vegopia spend all of their income on cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. In 2006 they buy 100 heads of cauliflower for $200, 50 bunches of broccoli for $75, and 500 carrots for $50. In 2007, they buy 75 heads of cauliflower for $225,80 bunches of ...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 2:06am by Sarah

Math/Finance
Due to a recession, expected inflation this year is only 2%. However, the inflation rate in Year 2 and thereafter is expected to be constant at some level above 2%. Assume that expectations theory holds and the real risk-free rate is r* = 2.25%. If the yield on 3-year Treasury...
Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:03pm by SLW

Managerial Finance
Due to a recession, expected inflation this year is only 2%. However, the inflation rate in Year 2 and thereafter is expected to be constant at some level above 2%. Assume that expectations theory holds and the real risk-free rate is r* = 2.25%. If the yield on 3-year Treasury...
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 8:54pm by SLW

Economics
1. You read the following information about the economy: Real GDP up three percent from a year ago. Unemployment rate of 6.1 percent. Consumer Price Index up six percent from a year ago. Index of Leading Indicators up for the last six months. Prime interest rate of ten percent...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 1:10pm by Jen

economics
We can conclude that there has been inflation since the base year if the GDP price index in the current year is A) positive B) equal to zero C) less than 100 D) greater than 100 E) negative
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 5:13pm by BC

Math
The Inflation Problem. If a person makes $30,000 in 2004 and the inflation rate is 4% annually, how much is this salary worth in the year 2008 (in terms of 2004 dollars)? Would I just add by 4% for 4 years?
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:34pm by Anonymous

macroeconomics
Assume that a series of inflation rates is 1 percent, 2 percent, and 4 percent, while nominal interest rates in the same three periods are 5 percent, 5 percent, and 6 percent, respectively. a. What are the ex post real interest rates in the same three periods? b. If the ...
Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 6:26pm by Anonymous

Macroeconomics
Assignment Question I can't find an answer too: Assume that a series of inflation rates is 1 percent, 2 percent, and 4 percent, while nominal interest rates in the same three periods are 5 percent, 5 percent, and 6 percent, respectively. a.What are the ex post real ...
Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:58pm by Anonymous

home economics
Unemployment rate is unacceptably high. Is this positive economics, normative economics, or art of economics and why
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:34pm by nathan

economics
What are the principals of economics and where could I find 3 articles on the economy identifying 1 principal on each You very well may mean princIPLES. This is a catch all phrase. There are many economic textbooks called Principles of Economics and many colleges call their ...
Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 3:54pm by patti

economics
Unemployment rate is unacceptably high. Is this positive economics, normative economics, or art of economics and why
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:27am by nathan

Economics question
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. If inflation has increased everything by 20% and Ina's income has only increased 10%, she's still behind the times! Her budget will never stretch to cover the increased costs. Sra
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 1:55pm by SraJMcGin

Economics
i have the following essay to do and need help...Track interest rate changes in the euro zone over the past five years and analyse why the changes were brought about. See if this enabled the European governments to hit its inflation target.
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:07am by Martina Forde

economics
Which federal agency is responsible for managing inflation? The Department of Housing and Urban Development, The World Trade Organization, or The International Monetary Foundation? I think it is The World Trade Organization.
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 11:16am by Tabby

Macroeconomics
Suppose the economy has been experiencing zero inflation and five percent unemployment for several years. The government decides to lower the unemployment percentage by generating some inflation. You need to do the following: Using the Grapher tool, create a graph showing
Monday, May 24, 2010 at 5:59pm by Anonymous

finance
A treasury note with a maturity of four years carries a nominal rate of interest of 10%. In contrast, an eight year treasury bond has a yeild of 8%. A. If inflation is expected to average 7% over the first four years,what is the expected real rate of interest. B. If inflation ...
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:36pm by fran taylor

economics
hey i have a few questions i have no idea how to do them and the test is tuesday if price index in 2002is 120 and price index in 2003 is 110, then the rate of inflation is what? if GDP goes up what will happen?
Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 9:43am by gabriella

Economics
If, when there is full employment, the federal government increases its spending without increasing its tax revenues, generally: 1. an increase in employment will occur 2. a serious depression will occur 3. the national debts will occur 4. inflation will occur Is choice 3 ...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:14am by Ami

Geography
I have an assignment to do comparing Thailand and Australia economically. I don't understand how the GDP, inflation, unemployment and currency rate are linked. For example if inflation is high, what is the expected GDP (low or high). Can someone please explain how they fit...
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 4:23am by Nat

eco
why is inflation so widely feared? During inflationary times, prices increase, but wages often don't go up as fast as prices. Check this site for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation Inflation is a major disadvantage to certain groups. Keep in mind the ...
Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 5:27pm by anonymous

Person Financial
The Internal revenue service adjust the value of an exemption was exemption base on inflation (and rounded to the nearest $500. If the exemption was $3,100 and inflation was 4.7 percent this year, what would be amount of the exemption will it be next year?
Friday, November 2, 2012 at 12:24am by willie

Treasury securities and Inflation (URGENT)
How does inflation figure in when it comes to treasury securities?
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 1:24pm by Karen

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
Wouldn't it be a decision made up of Present value of decisions, where inflation, changing housing costs, and time interplay? You need to do some thinking. If you are not up to thinking, google the question. Millions before you have thought this out, and posted comments.
Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:10am by bobpursley

Strayer university
Suppose that the Fed's inflation target is 2%, potential output growth is 3.5%, and velocity is a function of how much the interest rate differs from 5%: %^V= 0.5 X (i-5). Suppose that a model of the economy suggests that the real interest rate is determined by the ...
Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 8:43am by Joanne

Economics
You might try some of the following links: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=Risk+rate+is+2%25%2C+expected+inflation+rate+is+3%25%2C+what+is+the+nominal+interest+rate%3F Sra
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:51pm by SraJMcGin

economics Need help immediatly
Inflation doesn't reduce purchasing power if ______. price of essential products, such as food and gasoline, don't increase too much it causes an increase in nominal wages it remains under 10% per year the Federal Reserve increases the money supply enough to offset it
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 7:09pm by carrie

finance
12. A Treasury note with a maturity of four years carries a nominal rate of interest of 10 percent. In contrast, an eight-year Treasury bond has a yield of 8 percent. a. If inflation is expected to average 7 percent over the first four years, what is the expected real rate of ...
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:58pm by tutor4142 atgmail

home economics
Suppose you’ll have an annual nominal income of $40,000 for each of the next 3 years, and the inflation rate is 4 percent per year. Find the real value of your $40,000 salary for each of the next 3 years.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 9:20am by ryan

Finance
A Treasury note with a maturity of four years carries a nominal rate of interest of 10 percent. In contrast, an eight-year Treasury bond has a yield of 8 percent. A. If inflation is expected to average 7 percent over the first four years, what is the expected real rate of ...
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:34pm by Anonymous

Economics
One year ago, you bought a bond for $10,000. You received interest of $400 at the end of the year, as well as your $10,000 principal. If the inflation rate over the last year was five percent, calculate the real return. Show your work
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 7:26pm by Tracey

Geography
GDP is the amount of goods and services produced in a country within a given year. Inflation means that the currency is worth less and that prices are higher. When prices are higher (inflation) the GDP also increases because you rare paying more money for the same amount of ...
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 4:23am by DrIG

money and banking
Suppose that the Fed's inflation target is 2%, potential output growth is 3.5%, and velocity is a function of how much the interest rate differs from 5%: % triangle v=0.5 x (i-5) Suppose that a model of the economy suggests that the real interest rate is determined by the ...
Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 1:02am by Anonymous

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