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Types of Inflation - INI

Inflation is an economic phenomenon where the general price level of goods and services rises continuously over time. It is primarily classified into two types: demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation. Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply, while cost-push inflation arises when short-run aggregate supply decreases due to rising production costs. Understanding these types is crucial for policymakers to implement effective inflation control measures and maintain economic stability.

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[item.demand-pull-inflation]
code=01
slug=demand-pull-inflation
name=Demand-Pull Inflation
description=Inflation that occurs when aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply.
causes=["Increased consumer spending","Expansion of government spending","Investment surge","Export growth","Monetary easing policy"]
characteristics=["Demand-driven","Accompanied by economic growth","Tendency toward employment improvement","Can worsen due to supply constraints"]

[item.cost-push-inflation]
code=02
slug=cost-push-inflation
name=Cost-Push Inflation
description=Inflation that occurs due to rising costs of production.
causes=["Wage increases","Surging oil and energy prices","Rising raw material costs","Exchange rate depreciation","Cost increases from tighter regulations"]
characteristics=["Supply-side factors","Not accompanied by economic growth","Decline in real wages","Risk of stagflation"]

[item.built-in-inflation]
code=03
slug=built-in-inflation
name=Built-In Inflation
description=Inflation where past inflation expectations are reflected in current wage and price setting.
causes=["Entrenched inflation expectations","Adaptive expectations","Wage-price spiral","Increasing index-linked contracts"]
characteristics=["Self-reinforcing","Expectations-driven","Difficult to control","Spiraling vicious cycle"]