GCE Economics 1990 Question 3

Question 3

Money and Inflation

It is generally believed that inflation in West Africa is caused by all the factors listed below except

  1. A.excessive bank lending
  2. B.budget deficit
  3. C.rising incomes
  4. D.shortages in supply
  5. E.decrease in money supply.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (decrease in money supply.)

Explanation

A fall in money supply reduces spending and pulls prices down; the other factors push prices up.