The Effects of Inflation and Policies to Sustain Low Inflation (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What do governments worldwide prioritise regarding inflation rates?
What do governments worldwide prioritise regarding inflation rates?
Maintaining low inflation rates
What is a nominal wage?
What is a nominal wage?
Pay in dollar terms, not adjusted for inflation
What is stagflation?
What is stagflation?
Rising inflation & unemployment simultaneously
What is the RBA's inflation target range?
What is the RBA's inflation target range?
2-3% per annum
What relationship does the Phillips curve illustrate?
What relationship does the Phillips curve illustrate?
Inverse link between unemployment & inflation
What is international competitiveness?
What is international competitiveness?
Ability of exports to compete globally
What has been the primary tool for maintaining low inflation in Australia since the early 1990s?
What has been the primary tool for maintaining low inflation in Australia since the early 1990s?
Monetary policy
Why do central banks target small positive inflation rather than zero?
Why do central banks target small positive inflation rather than zero?
It avoids deflation and allows price adjustments
What does purchasing power parity theory state about exchange rates?
What does purchasing power parity theory state about exchange rates?
They adjust to reflect real purchasing power
What are microeconomic policies aimed at?
What are microeconomic policies aimed at?
Individual industries to improve efficiency