JAMB Economics 2002 Question 21

Question 21

Money and Inflation

Excess demand inflation can be controlled through

  1. A.contractionary fiscal policy
  2. B.contractionary trade policy
  3. C.expansionary fiscal policy
  4. D.expansionary monetary policy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (contractionary fiscal policy)

Explanation

Demand-pull inflation is cured by reducing total spending, e.g. raising taxes or cutting government spending: contractionary fiscal policy.