JAMB Economics 2010 Question 28

Question 28

Money and Inflation

A decrease in aggregate spending in an economy will ultimately lead to

  1. A.boom
  2. B.inflation
  3. C.deflation
  4. D.recession.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (deflation)

Explanation

When total spending falls, demand for goods falls and prices fall generally, which is deflation.