WAEC Economics 2001 Question 39

Question 39

Money and Inflation

If there is an increase in wages and salaries without a corresponding increase in the supply of goods and services, the situation will lead to

  1. A.a reduction in aggregate demand
  2. B.inflation
  3. C.depression
  4. D.budget surplus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (inflation)

Explanation

More money chasing the same goods pushes prices up: demand-pull inflation.