In 1923, a certain country underwent one of the worst periods in history of hyperinflation, which is extraordinarily large inflation in prices. At the peak of the hyperinflation, prices rose 34,000% per month. At this rate, by what percentage would prices have risen in 1 year? In 1 day? (Assume 30 days per month.) The annual inflation rate is ×10%. (Type whole numbers.) The daily inflation rate is nothing%. (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

In 1923, a certain country underwent one of the worst periods in history of hyperinflation, which is extraordinarily large inflation in prices. At the peak of the hyperinflation, prices rose 34,000% per month. At this rate, by what percentage would prices have risen in 1 year? In 1 day? (Assume 30 days per month.) The annual inflation rate is ×10%. (Type whole numbers.) The daily inflation rate is nothing%. (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter22: Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

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