Title | Deflation - economic inflation notes and graphs 11111 |
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Course | International Economics |
Institution | The University of Warwick |
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economic inflation notes and graphs 11111...
24/04/17 Econ Deflation = a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services. the rate of inflation becomes negative DEMAND-SIDE causes of deflation -deep fall in AD causing a persistent recession/ depression -large negative output gap- i.e high level of spare capacity SUPPLY-SIDE causes of deflation -improved productivity -technological advances -significant fall in wage rates -high exchange rate causing import prices to fall GPL
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Evaluating the consequences of price deflation -real interest rates rise -real level of debt rises -pressure for lower wages -improved price competitiveness -declining business profits -rise in cyclical unemployment...