JAMB Economics 2006 Question 7

Question 7

Money and Inflation

One way of controlling deflation is by

  1. A.contractionary monetary policy
  2. B.decreasing wages
  3. C.deficit financing
  4. D.rigid fiscal policy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (deficit financing)

Explanation

Deflation comes from too little spending. Deficit financing means government spends more than it collects, which raises demand and prices.