[Solved] Which of the following accounts for Cost-Push Inflation?

Q.	Which of the following accounts for Cost-Push Inflation?
A.	Increase in money supply
B.	Increase in indirect taxation
C.	Increase in population
D.	Increase in non-plan expenditure
Answer» B. Increase in indirect taxation

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