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The Initial Driver of Inflation
An economy experiences a sudden and sustained increase in its price level. An economist argues that the inflation was initiated by a surge in overall spending rather than by an increase in the costs of production. Describe the step-by-step process through which this surge in spending would lead to a higher rate of inflation. In your explanation, identify the key factor that determines whether this initial price increase becomes a persistent inflationary trend.
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