Economics 2281 · O Level · Inflation and deflation

Inflation and deflation — practice question

Venezuela, one of the world’s major oil producers, has faced hyperinflation of more than $400\%$ per annum in recent years. In what ways does hyperinflation affect an economy?

  • Aprices fluctuate up and down; consumers are uncertain about future price levels
  • Bprices fluctuate up and down; consumers can anticipate future price levels
  • Cprices rise very rapidly; value of fixed assets remains stable
  • Dprices rise very rapidly; money has limited worth as a medium of exchange

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