Consider the following:

Inflation

Deflation

Stagflation

Which of the above is/are economic phenomena associated with changes in the general price level of goods and services?

Question

Inflation refers to the general increase in prices and the fall in the purchasing value of money, often measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Deflation is the decrease in the general price level of goods and services, leading to an increase in the real value of money and can result in reduced consumer spending.
Stagflation is a situation characterized by stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, presenting a challenge for economic policy.
- Each of these phenomena impacts economic conditions and influences monetary policies, consumer behavior, and investment strategies.

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Inflation refers to the general increase in prices and the fall in the purchasing value of money, often measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Deflation is the decrease in the general price level of goods and services, leading to an increase in the real value of money and can result in reduced consumer spending.
Stagflation is a situation characterized by stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation, presenting a challenge for economic policy.
- Each of these phenomena impacts economic conditions and influences monetary policies, consumer behavior, and investment strategies.

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