Perception of People Regarding the Causes and Effects of Inflation in Bangladesh

Abstract

This study explores perception of people regarding the causes and effects of inflation in bangladesh. This research also finds out what should be done to improve the undesirable consequence on the economy. The economy in Bangladesh had faced with an inflationary trend over the year. This research work also examines the nature of relationship that exist between inflation and some other economic variables like money supply, exchange rate, government spending. Primary data are collected through structured questionnaire and data are analyzed through hypothesis testing, including z test to observe the result. Based on the analysis researchers frontward some strategic points to reduce inflation like maintaining transparency in the fiscal operations of the government, controlling the price of the product and adequate preparation for disaster management.

Keywords: Inflation, Money supply, Economic growth, Deficit budget