Cost-push inflation can result from:
A) poor productivity.
B) limited availability of resources.
C) strong bargaining power of resource owners.
D) all of the above.

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Cost-push inflation occurs when the costs of production increase, leading to higher prices for the final goods and services. This can happen due to poor productivity (A), which increases per-unit production costs, limited availability of resources (B), which can drive up input costs, and strong bargaining power of resource owners (C), which can lead to higher wages or resource prices. Therefore, all of the given options can contribute to cost-push inflation.

Cost-Push Inflation Can Result From