B4: Interpret these Graphs: Name the top 2 items causing inflation per grap Inflation continues to rise. • Main drivers: food, electricity, transport. Food, non-alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages Clothing Housing, water, electricity, gas Household furnishings, equipment Health Transport Info and communication Recreation Education Restaurants, hotels Financial services % kontribusyon sa pangkalahatang 8 - -

B4: Interpret these Graphs: Name the top 2 items causing inflation per grap Inflation continues to rise. • Main drivers: food, electricity, transport. Food, non-alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages Clothing Housing, water, electricity, gas Household furnishings, equipment Health Transport Info and communication Recreation Education Restaurants, hotels Financial services % kontribusyon sa pangkalahatang 8 - -

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter7: Unemployment And Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E

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