Which of the following best describes demand-pull inflation?
easy Q11 of 15
Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following best describes demand-pull inflation?
AInflation caused by government-imposed price controls
BInflation caused by rising wages and raw material costs
CInflation caused by a decrease in money supply
DInflation caused by an increase in aggregate demand exceeding aggregate supply
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the concept
The question tests understanding of demand-pull inflation, a fundamental cause of inflation.
Step 2: Apply the concept
Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply, causing prices to rise. Rising wages and raw material costs relate to cost-push inflation. Decrease in money supply reduces inflation, and price controls do not cause inflation.
Final Answer:
Inflation caused by an increase in aggregate demand exceeding aggregate supply → Option D
Quick Check:
Demand-pull inflation = excess aggregate demand ✅
Quick Trick:Demand-pull = too much money chasing too few goods.
Common Mistakes:
Confusing demand-pull with cost-push inflation causes.
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