4.7 Inflation
Topic 4.7 - Inflation
This section of the Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) syllabus covers the following topics. Click on the relevant hyperlink to access the resources for this section of the syllabus.
| Section | Topic | Guidance |
| 4.7.1 | Definitions of inflation and deflation | - |
| 4.7.2 | Measurement of inflation | Measurement of inflation using the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) |
| 4.7.3 | Causes of inflation |
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| 4.7.4 | Consequences of inflation |
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| 4.7.5 | Policies to control inflation | The range of policies available to control inflation and their effectiveness |
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Important note to teachers:
Deflation is no longer covered beyond the definition, i.e., there is no need to teach the measurement of deflation, the causes and consequences of deflation, or the government policies used to tackle deflation (legacy Units 4.8.2 to 4.8.5).
Please be aware of this change if/when using resources for the previous syllabus, such as textbooks, exam papers, and mark schemes.
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