Inflation traditionally has resulted from excess demand pushing prices up when the economy is not operating at capacity. However, when the “production machine” is producing all that it can, increased demand cannot result in the production of more goods. Instead, the increased demand simply pushes prices up. As a result of viewing this film, students will be able to discuss what an inflation is, what its causes are, and how inflations can differ. They will also be able to understand the role of government with regard to business and the economy. Narrated by Edwin Newman. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
504998
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic history
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic policy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economics - Study and teaching
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Inflation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Economic conditions
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Economics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)