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How does demand-pull inflation differ from cost-push inflation?
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Demand-pull inflation is driven by the private sector, while cost-push inflation is driven by the government.
Demand-pull inflation is driven by the private sector, while cost-push inflation is driven by the government.

Demand-pull inflation is driven by consumers, while cost-push inflation is driven by producers.
Demand-pull inflation is driven by consumers, while cost-push inflation is driven by producers.

Demand-pull inflation is driven by producers, while cost-push inflation is driven by consumers.
Demand-pull inflation is driven by producers, while cost-push inflation is driven by consumers.

Demand-pull inflation is driven by the government, while cost-push inflation is driven by the private sector.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer: "Demand-pull inflation is driven by consumers, while cost-push inflation is driven by producers."

Brief explanation:
- Demand-pull inflation: occurs when aggregate demand (consumer spending, investment, government spending, or exports) outstrips the economy’s ability to supply goods and services — "too much money chasing too few goods" — so prices rise.
- Cost-push inflation: occurs when producers face higher production costs (wages, raw materials, energy, supply shocks) and pass those costs on to consumers in the form of higher prices.

Note: in practice both types can occur together (e.g., a supply shock can reduce supply and also depress output, while demand remains strong).