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Which of the following best explains the cause of demand-pull inflation?

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Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
Which of the following best explains the cause of demand-pull inflation?
AIncrease in aggregate demand exceeding aggregate supply
BIncrease in wages and raw material costs
CDecrease in money supply
DGovernment-imposed price ceilings
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand demand-pull inflation

    Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand in the economy exceeds aggregate supply, causing prices to rise.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Only the increase in aggregate demand exceeding supply correctly explains demand-pull inflation. Rising wages and raw materials cause cost-push inflation. Decrease in money supply and price ceilings reduce inflationary pressures.
  3. Final Answer:

    Increase in aggregate demand exceeding aggregate supply → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Demand-pull inflation = excess aggregate demand ✅
Quick Trick: Demand-pull = too much demand chasing too few goods.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing demand-pull with cost-push inflation caused by rising costs.
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