Discussion. Please state your points and reasons according to the material given below. Inflation is an economic phenomenon that every country has to cope with. This year has seen drastic inflation in a number of countries all over the world. Please write down answers to the questions below based on your finance knowledge. (1) Explain the causes of inflation and the ways to control it.

Discussion. Please state your points and reasons according to the material given below. Inflation is an economic phenomenon that every country has to cope with. This year has seen drastic inflation in a number of countries all over the world. Please write down answers to the questions below based on your finance knowledge. (1) Explain the causes of inflation and the ways to control it.

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Chapter16: Macro Policy Debate: Active Or Passive?

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