- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 2. Economics
- Learning Module 11. Understanding Business Cycles
- Subject 7. Inflation
CFA Practice Question
Inflationary expectations are important because widespread changes in inflationary expectations affect ______.
B. actual inflation
C. unexpected inflation
A. relative prices
B. actual inflation
C. unexpected inflation
Correct Answer: B
If people expect more inflation, they will bargain for higher wages and prices, which will in turn generate more inflation.
User Contributed Comments 4
User | Comment |
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danlan | This is an interest point. |
todolist | smart pointers! |
wundac | inflationary expectations affect actual inflation? I never thought of it that way |
Beret | A self fullfilling prophesy ... |