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What is meant by demand pull inflation?

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Demand-pull inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds the supply available at existing prices. i.e., when there is excess demand for goods and service. Demand increases rapidly because of increase in purchasing power/money in economy which exceeds the limited supply and will bid up the prices. This pull up the price level and will lead to emergence of inflation.


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