Question 33
Money and InflationDemand-pull inflation is likely to be caused by
- A.an increase in the cost of factor inputs.
- B.increase in the income tax rate.
- C.increase in bank lending rates.
- D.increasingly large budget deficit.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (increasingly large budget deficit.)
Explanation
Deficit spending pumps more money into the economy and raises total demand.