Compare and contrast between demand pull inflation and cost push inflation.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

4. Compare and contrast between demand pull inflation and cost push inflation.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the differences between demand pull inflation and cost push inflation.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining inflation.

Body:

First, write about the differences between demand pull inflation and cost push inflation on various parameters such as – definition, what they indicate, causes, impact and policy recommendations.

Next, write about the steps that are needed to tackle both types of inflation.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.