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INFLATION
Prepared by:
R.Keerthika
Nitika Choudhary
What is Inflation
It is a rise in the general level of prices of
goods and services
It is continuous and considerable
Inflation is also an erosion in the purchasing
power of money
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Types of Inflation
1. Creeping: 3% annual rise
2. Walking or Trotting: Rise between 3% to 6%
3. Running: Over 8% rise
4. Hyper Inflation or Galloping: 20% to 30% rise
5. Open: No limit to price rise
6. Suppressed: Administrative measures
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Causes
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Effects
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Effects on Production
1) Uncertainty in economy: Investment and production activities reduce
2) Affects patterns of production: Resources directed towards luxuries
3) Causes misallocation of resources: Hoarding
4) Encourages speculation: Quick and easy profits
5) Reduces degree of competition: Inefficient producers are protected
How to Control
Inflation
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Monetary Policy
Income Policies
Fiscal Policy
Taxation: Increase
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Encourages Black-Marketing
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