The following graph shows the consumer price index (CPI) for a fictional country from 1980 to 1990

For which of these time periods does the graph show continuous deflation
A) 1982 - 1986
B) 1980 - 1990
C) 1982 - 1984
D) 1988 - 1990

The following graph shows the consumer price index CPI for a fictional country from 1980 to 1990 For which of these time periods does the graph show continuous class=

Respuesta :

D) 1988-1990

Explanation:

Due to the continuous decrease of inflation, the period between 1988-1990 shows continued decline in inflation.

Answer:

Option D.

Explanation:

Inflation: Decline in the purchasing power of the currency of a country is known as inflation. It is generally expressed as a percentage at which the average price level of a basket of selected goods and services rises over a period of time in an economy.

Deflation: It represents a decline in the overall price of goods and services. Deflation happens when the rate of inflation falls below 0%.

Formula for inflation is

[tex]Inflation=\dfrac{\text{Current CPI - Initial CPI}}{\text{Initial CPI}}\times 100[/tex]

Continuous deflation over an interval means the graph of CPI continuously decreased over that interval.

From then given graph it is clear that CPI between 1988 - 1990 is continuously decreasing. So, the graph show continuous deflation between 1988-1990.

Therefore, the correct option is D.