Economic Consequences of Deflation Quiz Explore the impact of deflation on debt, investment, asset prices & more. Test your knowledge on the economic consequences of deflation with this quiz!
#1
Deflation is characterized by which of the following?Decrease in the general price level of goods and services
Increase in the general price level of goods and services
No change in the general price level of goods and services
Increase in the unemployment rate
#2
Which of the following is a potential consequence of deflation?Increased purchasing power of consumers
Decreased real wages
Stimulated economic growth
Increased business investment
#3
Which sector of the economy is most affected by deflation?Consumer goods
Housing market
Financial services
Exports
#4
During deflation, what typically happens to asset prices?Asset prices remain stable
Asset prices increase
Asset prices decrease
Asset prices become more volatile
#5
Which country experienced prolonged deflation during the 1990s?United States
Germany
Japan
United Kingdom
#6
Deflation can lead to which of the following effects on debt?Decrease in the real value of debt
Increase in the real value of debt
No impact on the real value of debt
Reduction in interest rates
#7
Which of the following is NOT a cause of deflation?Decrease in aggregate demand
Increase in aggregate supply
Tight monetary policy
Expansionary fiscal policy
#8
What is the relationship between deflation and the Phillips curve?Deflation shifts the Phillips curve to the right
Deflation shifts the Phillips curve to the left
Deflation has no effect on the Phillips curve
Deflation makes the Phillips curve steeper
#9
What is the role of expectations in deflationary spirals?Expectations play no role in deflationary spirals
Expectations can reinforce deflationary pressures
Expectations always lead to inflation during deflationary periods
Expectations have a stabilizing effect on prices
#10
How does deflation impact investment decisions?Deflation encourages investment due to lower costs
Deflation discourages investment due to reduced profits
Deflation has no impact on investment decisions
Deflation leads to more cautious investment strategies
#11
What is the 'liquidity trap' in the context of deflation?A situation where interest rates are so high that borrowing becomes unattractive
A situation where central banks flood the market with liquidity
A situation where nominal interest rates are close to zero, but savings do not stimulate borrowing and spending
A situation where the money supply exceeds the demand for money
#12
What is debt deflation?A situation where debt is completely eliminated
A process where the value of debt increases in real terms due to deflation
A policy to inflate debt levels
A mechanism to reduce interest rates on debt
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