Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Inflation and deflation

Inflation and deflation — practice question

A country’s inflation rate, as measured using the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), stood at $3\%$ in year 1. Three years later, it had fallen to $0.8\%$. What conclusion can be drawn from this information?

  • APrices are falling.
  • BThe rate of price increases is falling.
  • CThe real rate of interest is negative.
  • DThere is increased purchasing power for those on fixed incomes.

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