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Title:
Inflation / Noah Berlatsky, book editor.
Author:
Berlatsky, Noah.
Publication Information:
Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, ©2013.
Call Number:
HG229 .I444894 2013
Abstract:
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate what causes inflation and what inflationary conditions pose the greatest threat to the U.S. economy.
ISBN:
9780737764260

9780737764277
Series:
Opposing viewpoints

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
170 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Contents:
What causes inflation? What are the causes of inflation? / Inflation is caused by an increase in the money supply / Rising wages cause inflation / Unions and rising wages do not cause inflation / Stocks move higher on strong GDP report / Economic growth does not cause inflation / The Federal Reserve influences inflation through monetary policy / The Federal Reserve cannot control inflation / Is inflation dangerous? Inflation destroys economies / Brad Lyles -- Preventing inflation can stifle an economy / Inflation in China will exacerbate the global recession / Inflation in China will help both China and the world / Inflation in worldwide food prices hurts the poor / What inflationary conditions pose the greatest threat to the US economy? The United States is at risk of stagflation / US stagflation fears are overblown / The United States is at risk of deflation / Deflation is not a serious danger / The United States is at risk of hyperinflation / Hyperinflation is not a serious danger
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