Practice mode Basic of Economics

What does cost push inflation describe?

Correct answer B. Increased production costs drive prices up

Explanation

Cost push inflation arises when rising input costs, such as wages, raw materials or energy, push up the cost of production and firms pass those costs on through higher prices.

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