Inflation Trends in BRICS Nations

Authors

  • Badar Alam Iqbal
  • Luciana Aparecida Bastos
  • Nayyar Rahman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33516/rb.v40i0.145-161p

Keywords:

Inflation, Consumer Price Index, BRICS.

Abstract

One of the biggest and more persisting issues at global level has been inflation. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are no exception to this notion. Keeping in mind, the significance, impact and consequences of inflation on general masses in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa; the present paper tries to discuss the emerging trends and issues arising out of the inflation. The paper further suggests a strategy for minimizing the impact of inflation on common man's purchasing power.

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Published

2014-12-01

How to Cite

Iqbal, B. A., Bastos, L. A., & Rahman, N. (2014). Inflation Trends in BRICS Nations. Research Bulletin, 40, 145–161. https://doi.org/10.33516/rb.v40i0.145-161p

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Volume 40, December 2014

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