If an individual feels financially improved following a 10% raise in wages, while prices have also increased by 10%, what economic phenomenon are they likely experiencing?

Aggregate Supply, Unemployment And Inflation MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

Aggregate Supply, Unemployment And Inflation

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3 Jun 2019
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Explanation

The correct answer is inflation (A). When wages and prices both rise by the same percentage, the purchasing power remains unchanged, but the overall price level increase is classified as inflation. The other options describe different economic concepts: a supply shock (B) refers to sudden changes in supply, crowding out (C) involves government borrowing limiting private investment, and inflation illusion (D) is the mistaken belief that nominal wage increases improve real income when they do not. Option E does not apply here.

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