According to the price distortion hypothesis
A) inflation interferes with the information which prices convey to market participants in the absence of inflation.
B) inflation makes it easier for a firm to know whether an increase in the price of the product is due to an increase in its demand (relative to substitutes) and therefore more profitable to produce,or simply a result of the increase in the (general) price level.
C) inflation makes it easier for a buyer to know whether an increase in the price of the product denotes an increase in its price relative to substitutes and therefore buy less of the good,or simply a result of the increase in the (general) price level.
D) low or zero inflation creates 'noise' in the price system and thereby distorts the price signals,much the same way static or 'noise' makes a radio message harder to interpret.
E) moderate inflation makes it easier for households to plan their futurE.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q177: High and volatile inflation decreases economic efficiency
Q178: When inflation turns out to be different
Q179: Increases in the rate of inflation will
Q180: Unexpectedly high inflation _ borrowers and _
Q181: Deflation is not a sensible policy goal
Q183: In what circumstances would lenders most benefit?
A)
Q184: Economists on both sides of the inflation
Q185: When inflation is anticipated and the government
Q186: Assuming that because one consumer gains from
Q187: The Canadian consumer price index fell from
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents