单选题 Cost-push inflation is most likely caused by a(n):
A. decrease in the tax rate.
B. increase in government spending.
C. increase in the real price of energy.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] 成本推动型通货膨胀(cost-push inflation)是由于原材料或劳动力价格上升所导致的，政府支出扩大会导致需求拉动型通货膨胀(demand-pull inflation)。