Which of the following scenarios illustrates cost-push inflation?(1 point)

Responses

An increase in the price of raw materials decreases aggregate supply, pushing prices higher throughout the economy.
An increase in the price of raw materials decreases aggregate supply, pushing prices higher throughout the economy.

A large decrease in consumption decreases aggregate demand, pushing prices lower throughout the economy.
A large decrease in consumption decreases aggregate demand, pushing prices lower throughout the economy.

A decrease in the price of raw materials increase aggregate supply, pushing prices lower throughout the economy.
A decrease in the price of raw materials increase aggregate supply, pushing prices lower throughout the economy.

A large increase in consumption increases aggregate demand, pushing prices higher throughout the economy.
A large increase in consumption increases aggregate demand, pushing prices higher throughout the economy.

1 answer

The scenario that illustrates cost-push inflation is:

An increase in the price of raw materials decreases aggregate supply, pushing prices higher throughout the economy.

Cost-push inflation occurs when the costs of production increase, leading to a decrease in the aggregate supply of goods and services, which in turn raises prices. The other scenarios relate to demand-pull inflation or other economic phenomena.