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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The present chapter would introduce the problem understudy.
A. BACKGROUND
Since large the economic conditions are unstable in Pakistan. There are various factors
influencing economic growth. Inflation remains one of the important indicator .It is a key
indicator of a countrys economic condition and provides insight on the state of economic system
and the macroeconomic policies that govern it. The inflation rate in Pakistan (I.R.P) during last
decade was,
year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
I.R.P 5.2 4 3.9 2.9 9.1 7.9 7.6 20.3 13.6 13.4
Source: CIA World Fact book
Razaq (2011) stated that in Pakistan, inflation in the Pakistan has been increasing gradually. The
projected inflation rate in Pakistan would be 16 percent for 2011 and 13 percent for 2012. The14.1 percent inflation rate of Pakistan has already been projected by IMF. IMF stated on
November 15, 2010, that the average inflation rate of 14 percent, and real GDP growth of 23/4
percent during July-April 2010-11.Tthe CPI inflation of Pakistan increased by 14.08 percent over
the same period of last year on the back of sharp increase in the prices of food items fuelled by
higher petroleum prices and electricity tariff. All different sectors of economic system are inter
linked with every other which implies if anysector is affected then all other sectors will also face
the after effects. As a result, due to inflation these days the price hike is at its peak as the
common commodity cost is increased to almost 90%. While the middle class fixed salary
individuals have been drawing same salaries which results in very reduced buying power of
majority of Pakistani citizens(www.tradingeconomics.com).
Inflation can mean either an increase in the money supply or an increase in price levels.
Generally, when we hear about inflation, we are hearing about a rise in prices compared to some
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benchmark. If the money supply has been increased, this will usually manifest itself in higher
price levels - it is simply a matter of time. For the sake of this discussion, we will consider
inflation as measured by the core Consumer price index(CPI), which is the standard
measurement of inflation used in the U.S. financial markets. Core CPI excludes food and energy
from its formulas because these goods show more price volatility than the remainder of the CPI
(www.investopedia.com).
Akhtar (2006) stated that Inflation is one of these core problems. Government claims that in
order to keep the prices of essential commodities under control, it has been taking various
measures throughout the year. These measures include: a liberal import regime for food items
including zero rating of the imports of these commodities. In order to provide relief to the low
and fixed income groups, the government has been selling wheat flour and sugar through the
outlets of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at much lower prices than the market. In order to
augment supplies of essential commodities in shortest possible time and at lower freight charges,
the government has also allowed the import of various items through land routes from
neighboring countries. But, all these are secondary measures. Problems like inflation and
poverty etc cant be resolved by applying the secondarymeasures directly, these need strategic
planning. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, these core problems have never undergone such planning
process. Government has never invited foreign investment for the production of basic goods.
Agriculture sector, on which the major industries rely for the raw material has not been given
sufficient subsidies. Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) should plan the process by which we
can have the maximum production at lower cost at home, instead of formulating plans to import
the items. Domestic productions at less cost of production will not only make the availability of
goods much easier but Aggregate Supply will also increase, and domestic industry will get
developed. As a result, due to inflation these days the value hike is at its peak as the common
commodity cost is increased to almost 90%. While the middle class fixed salary individuals have
exact same old salaries which results in very reduced buying power of majority of Pakistani
citizens.
B.PURPOSE
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GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of the study was to study the impact of the high inflation rate on the
purchasing power of middle income group of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
SPECIFIC PURPOSEThe study specifically targets the following areas:
To study the living style and standard of the middle income group.
To analyze the factors which increases the inflation rate?
To study the impact of high inflation rate on purchasing power of the middle income
group . To study the factors responsible for low saving.
C.RESEARCH QUEATIONES
The following are the research questions:
How the high inflation rate effects on the living style and standards of the middle income
group?
Which factors increases the inflation rate?
How the inflation rate impact on purchasing power of the middle income group?
Which factors responsible to low saving?
D.JUSTIFICATION
The study is expected to yield the following benefits:
It helps in advancement of knowledge.
It helps to provide the guidelines to the authorities concerned.
It will be helpful for other researchers in the filed.
Ways are identified to reduce the inflation rate.
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E.SCOPE
The study was limited to all the middle income group population of North Nazimabad Town,
Karachi.
F.DEFINITION OF THE KEY TERMS
IMPACT: Strong effect, influencing strongly (www.dictionary.com).
INFLATION RATE: The percentage increase in the price of goods and services of usually
annually (www.dictionary.com).
MIDDLE GROUP: The socioeconomic class between the working class and upper class, usually
including professional, highly skilled laborers and lower and middle management
(www.dictionary.com).
G.BASIC ASSUMPTION
Most of the population of North Nazimabad Town is comprised of middle class citizens.
Majority of the citizen are salaried class individuals.
The people mostly purchase the grocery on monthly basis.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
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Previous chapter introduced the problem. This chapter would describe the
literature review with full details.
A.IMPORTANCE
The inflation rate is one of the most important economic forces consistently weighing
on the value of a nation's currency. Inflation means a sustained rise in prices. Inflation can be
Creeping, walking or trotting, running, hyper or gallop, demand pull, cost push, mixed, markup
or stagflation according to velocity and nature. Inflation is caused by some demand side factors
(Increase in nominal money supply, Increase in disposable income, Expansion of Credit, Deficit
Financing Policy, Black money spending, Repayment of Public Debts, Expansion of the Private
Sector, Increasing Public Expenditures) and some Supply side factors (Shortage of factors of
production or inputs, Industrial Disputes, Natural Calamities, Artificial Scarcities, Increase in
exports (excess exports), Global factors, Neglecting the production of consumer goods,
Application of law of diminishing returns).
Akhtar (2006) stated that Inflation affects the different sectors of the economy like
Effects on the distribution of income and wealth.
Effects on production, Effects on the Government.
Effects on the Balance of Payment.
Effects on Monetary Policy.
Effects on Social Sector.
Effects on Political environment.
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Effect on different classes of the people (Debtors & Creditors, Salaried Class, Wages
earners, fixed income group, Investors and shareholders, Businessmen, Agriculturists).
Inflation can be controlled by Monetary Measures (Credit Control, Demonetization of the
currency, Issue of new currency), Fiscal Measures (Curtailment in unnecessary
expenditures, Increase in rate of taxes, Increase in volume of savings, Anti inflationary
budgetary policy, Increasing public debt policy) and Non-Monetary and Non Fiscal
Measures (Increase in volume of production, Price control and rationing policy).
Inflation is one of the core problems. Government claims that in order to keep the prices
of essential commodities under control, it has been taking various measures throughout
the year. These measures include: a liberal import regime for food items including zero
rating of the imports of these commodities. In order to provide relief to the low and fixed
income groups, the government has been selling wheat flour and sugar through the
outlets of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at much lower prices than the market. In
order to augment supplies of essential commodities in shortest possible time and at
lower freight charges, the government has also allowed the import of various items
through land routes from neighboring countries. But, all these are secondary measures.
Problems like inflation and poverty etc cant be resolved by applying the secondary
measures directly, these need strategic planning. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, these core
problems have never undergone such planning process. Government has never invited
foreign investment for the production of basic goods. Agriculture sector, on which the
major industries rely for the raw material has not been given sufficient subsidies.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) should plan the process by which we can have
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the maximum production at lower cost at home, instead of formulating plans to import
the items. Domestic productions at less cost of production willnot only make the
availability of goods much easier but Aggregate Supply will also increase, and domestic
industry will get developed. As a result, due to inflation these days the value hike is at its
peak as the common commodity cost is increased to almost 90%. While the middle
class fixed salary individuals have exact same old salaries which results in very reduced
buying power of majority of Pakistani citizens (AKHTAR, October, 29, 2006).
In mainstream economics, the word inflation refers to a general rise in prices
measured against a standard level of purchasing power. Previously the term was used
to refer to an increase in the money supply, which is now referred to as expansionary
monetary policy or monetary inflation. Inflation is measured by comparing two sets of
goods at two points intime, and computing the increase in cost not reflected by an
increase in quality. Inflation is a key indicator of a country and provides important insight
on the state of the economy and the sound macroeconomic policies that govern it.
A stable inflation not only gives a nurturing environment for economic growth, but also
uplifts the poor and fixed income citizens who are the most vulnerable in society.
Inflation is the rise in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of
time. When the general price level rises, each unit of the functional currency buys fewer
goods and services; consequently, inflation is a decline in the real value of money a
loss of purchasing power in the internal medium of exchange, which is also the
monetary unit of account in an economy(Wikipedia).
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B.DEFINITION S
In mainstream economics, the word inflation refers to a general rise in prices
measured against a standard level of purchasing power. Previously the term was used
to refer to an increase in the money supply, which is now referred to as expansionary
monetary policy or monetary inflation. Inflation is measured by comparing two sets of
goods at two points in time, and computing the increase in cost not reflected by an
increase in quality.
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and,
subsequently, purchasing power is falling. Central banks attempt to stop severe inflation,
along with severe deflation, in an attempt to keep the excessive growth of
prices to a minimum(www.investopedia.com).
A persistent increase in the level of consumer prices or a persistent
decline in the purchasing power of money, caused by an increase in available currency
and credit beyond the proportion of available goods and services (Webster,2000).
The overall general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy,
usually as measured by the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index;
opposite of deflation (www.investorwords.com).
Inflation is when the prices of most goods and services continue to creep upward. It is
measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)(www.about.com).
C.TYPES
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The various types of inflation are listed below:
1. DEMAND PULL INFLATION: Wage inflation is also called as demand-pull or
excess demand inflation. This type of inflation occurs when total demand for goods
and services in an economy exceeds the supply of the same. When the supply is
less, the prices of these goods and services would rise, leading to a situation called
as demand-pull inflation. This type of inflation affects the market economy adversely
during the wartime.
2. COST PUSH INFLATION: There is increase in the cost of production of goods
and services, there is likely to be a forceful increase in the prices of finished goods
and services.For instance, a rise in the wages of laborers would raise the unit costs of
production and this would lead to rise in prices for the related end product. This type of
inflation may or may not occur in conjunction with demand-pull inflation.
3. PRICING POWER INFLATION:Pricing power inflation is more often called as
administered price inflation. This type of inflation occurs when the business houses and
industries decide to increase the price of their respective goods and services to increase
their profit margins. A point noteworthy is pricing power inflation does not occur
at the time of financial crises and economic depression, or when there is a downturn in
the economy. This type of inflation is also called as oligopolistic inflation because
oligopolies have the power of pricing their goods and services.
4. SECTORAL INFLATION:This is the fourth major type of inflation. The sectoral
inflation takes place when there is an increase in the price of the goods and services
produced by a certain sector of industries. For instance, an increase in the cost of crude
oil would directly affect all the other sectors, which are directly related to the oil industry.
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Thus, the ever-increasing price of fuel has become an important issue related to the
economy all over the world. Take the example of aviation industry. When the price of oil
increases, the ticket fares would also go up. This would lead to a widespread inflation
throughout the economy, even though it had originated in one basic sector. If this
situation occurs when there is a recession in the economy, there would be layoffs and it
would adversely affect the work force and the economy in turn (www. buzzle.com).
D.EFFECTS
Below the list of the effect of high inflation rate:
I. Hoarding (people will try to get rid of cash before it is devalued, by hoarding food
and other commodities creating shortages of the hoarded objects).
II. Distortion of relative prices (usually the prices of goods go higher, especially the
prices of commodities).
III. Increased risk - Higher uncertainties (uncertainties in business always exist, but
with inflation risks are very high, because of the instability of prices).
IV. Existing creditors will be hurt (because the value of the money they will receive
from their borrowers later will be lower than the money they gave before).
V. Fixed income recipients will be hurt (because while inflation increases, their
income doesnt increase, and therefore their income will have less value over
time).
VI. Lowers national saving (when there is a high inflation, saving money would mean
watching your cash decrease in value day after day, so people tend to spend the
cash on something else).
VII.Illusions of making profits (companies will think they were making profits while in
reality theyre losing money if they dont take into consideration the inflation rate
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when calculating profits).
VIII.Causes an increase in tax bracket (people will be taxed a higher percentage if their
income increases following an inflation increase).
IX. Causes mal-investment (in inflation times, the data given about an investment is
often deceptive and unreliable, therefore causing losses in investments
X. Causes business cycles (many companies will have to go out of business because
of the losses they incurred from inflation and its effects).
XI. Currency debasement (which lowers the value of a currency, and sometimes
cause a new currency to be born).
XII.Rising prices of imports (if the currency is debased, then its purchasing power in
the international market is lower)(www.crisistimes.com/inflation).
E.HOW TO MEASURE INFLATION R ATE?
1. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI): Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the main measure of
price changes at the retail level. It measures changes in the cost of buying a representative fixed
basket of goods and servicesand generally indicates inflation rate in the country. The Consumer
price index was computed for the first time with 1948-49 as a base for industrial workers in the
cities of Lahore, Karachi and Sialkot only. Continuous efforts have been made, since then, to
make CPI more representatives by improving and expanding its scope and coverage in terms of
items, category of employees, cities and markets. Accordingly, the CPI series were computed
with 1959-60, 1969-70, 1975-76, 1980-81 and 1990-91 as base years. At present, the CPI is
being computed with 2000-01 as base year. And according to the studies of CPI, the inflation
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rate during the fiscal year 2000-2001 was 4.41, 3.54 in 2001-2002 , 3.10 in 2002-2003, 4.57 in
2003-2004, 9.28 in 2004-2005 and 7.92 in 2005-2006, 7.77 in 2006-2007, 8.01 in 2007-2008,
24.43 in 2008-2009 and 2010 CPI is 20.77.
2. SENSITIVE PRICE INDEX (SPI): The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) is computed on
weekly basis to assess the price movements of essential commodities at short intervals so as to
review the price situation in the country. The SPI is being presented in the Economic
Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC). Sensitive price indicator was originally
computed with 1969-70 as base which was subsequently switched over to 1975-76, 1980-81
and 1990-91 as base year. Presently, the SPI is being computed with base 2000-2001. And
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) shows the facts as; 4.84 in 2000-2001, 3.37 in 2001-2002, 3.58 in
2002-2003, 6.83 in 2003-2004, 11.55 in 2004-2005 and 7.02 in 2005-2006 , 10.82 in 2006-2007
,11.03 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 SPI is 30.96.
3. WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX (WPI): The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is designed to
measure the directional movements of prices for a set of selected items in the primary and
wholesale markets. Items covered in the series are those which could be precisely defined and
are offered in lots by producers/manufacturers. Prices used are generally those, which conform to
the primary sellers realization at ex-mandi, ex-factory or at an organized Wholesale level.
The WPI initially was computed with 1959-60 as base. Since then, continuous efforts
have been made to make the WPI more representatives by improving and expending its
scope and coverage in terms of commodities, quotations/markets, etc. Accordingly, WPI
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series were computed with 1969-70, 1975-76,1980-81 and 1990-91 as base years.
Presently, the WPI is being computed with 2000-01 as base. The Wholesale Price Index
(WPI) tells the story as; 6.21 in 2000-2001, 2.08 in 2001-2002, 5.57 in 2002-2003, 7.91
in 2003-2004, 6.75 in 2004-2005 and 10.10 in 2005-2006 6.94 in 2006-2007, 10.26 in
2007-2008 and 2008-2009 WPI is 27.98.
CHAPTER THREE
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METHODOLOGY
The previous chapters introduced the problem of the study and reviewed the relevant
literature. This chapter will set forth the methodology of the study.
A. STRATEGY
The strategy of research was survey.
B .POPULATION AND SAMPLING
The population of the study was comprised of all citizens of North Nazimabad Town,
Karachi. All the secondary data related to economic growth of Pakistan. It was about annual
reports, economic surveys of Pakistan & budget documents. The content related to inflation rate
specially with respect to our topic and data available at Federal Bureau of Statistics and some
other relevant sources was also studied .The population was large and diverse .Therefore
stratified random sampling design was adopted. The overall sample size of 32 citizens belonging
to North Nazimabad Town were selected as a part of sample the principle of stratification was
gender and age.
B. RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
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A questionnaire comprising of 20 items was designed. The items were drawn from related
literature and in consultation with research supervisor. This procedure ensured the content
validity of this questionnaire.
C. DATA COLLECTION
The data were collected through personal visits .the reliability of the instrument was ensured
through pilot testing.
D. PLAN OF DATA ANALYSIS
Two types of analytical techniques were used. First, quantitative which involved descriptive
statistical procedures. Tables with percentage were used for description of data. The second type
of technique used was qualitative analysis of the facts was made ant the results were described in
the narrative.
CHAPTER FOUR
ANALYSIS OF THE FINDINGS
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In the previous chapters the problem of the study was stated, the review of the literature
was presented, and the methodology of the study was outlined. The present chapter will describe
the data analysis produces in details.
The findings of the study will be presented in two sections.
Section I: Composition of the Sample (percentages and graphs)
Section II: Testing of the Major Hypotheses
Section I: COMPOSITION OF THE SAMPLE
Table 4.1.1 shows the distribution of sample by gender
TABLE 4.1.1
distribution of the sample by gender
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Gender Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Male 18 56.25
Female 14 43.75
Total 32 100
It is cleared that 56.25% of the respondents were male and 43.75% female.
PIE CHART
It is cleared from the pie chart that major share of the sample was comprised of male citizens.
Table 4.1.2 shows the distribution of sample by marital status
TABLE 4.1.2
distribution of sample by marital status
Marital Status Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Married 20 62.5
Unmarried 12 37.5
Total 32 100
It is cleared that 62.5% of the respondents were married and 37.5% were unmarried.
STACKED COLUMN
It is cleared from the graph that major share of the sample was comprised of married citizen.
Table 4.1.3 shows the distribution of sample by age
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TABLE 4.1.3
distribution of sample by age
Age Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Below 25 years 08 25
25 years and above 24 75
Total 32 100
It is cleared that 75% of the respondents were 25 years and above and 25% were below 25 years.
STACKED CYLINDER
It is cleared from the graph that major share of the sample was comprised of 25 years and above
age.
Table 4.1.4 shows the distribution of sample by income
TABLE 4.1.4
distribution of sample by income
Income Frequency (f) Percentage (%)
Below 10000 07 21.875
10000 and above 25 78.125
Total 32 100
It is cleared that 78.125% of the respondents were income 10000 and above and 21.875% were
below 10000 income.
DOUGHNUT
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It is cleared from the doughnut chart that major share of the sample was comprised of
10000 and above income.
Section II: TESTING OF THE MAJOR HYPOTHESES
Null Hypothesi s 1
There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the purchasing
powder of male and female citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
Analysis of the Problem
Table 4.2.1 shows the application of Mean (X)for testing the null hypothesis 1. In the sample
of 32 respondents, 18 were male and 14 were female. So, N1 =18 for male and N2 =14 for
female.
S.NO. MALE FEMALE
1 72 59
2 74 70
3 62 72
4 71 70
5 69 54
6 66 68
7 68 66
8 70 72
9 72 59
10 69 52
11 55 69
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12 65 75
13 59 66
14 68 85
15 68
16 75
17 53
18 69
X 1205 937
Mean (X) =X
N
66.94 66.93
Referring to Table 4.2.1, we find that the Mean (X) = 66.94of male is approximately equal to the
Mean (X) = 66.93of female. Therefore, the null hypothesis is accepted and it is concluded that
there is no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the purchasing powder
of male and female citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
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Null Hypothesi s 2
There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the purchasing
powder of married and unmarried citizens North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
Analysis of the Problem
Table 4.2.2 shows the application of Mean (X)for testing the null hypothesis 2. In the sample of
32 respondents, 20 were married and 12were unmarried. So, N1 = 20 for married and N2 =12 for
unmarried .
S.NO. MARRIED UNMARRIED
1 72 56
2 56 54
3 59 72
4 66 69
5 78 59
6 64 66
7 78 72
8 84 63
9 63 60
10 69 58
11 72 49
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12 75 66
13 69
14 54
15 58
16 66
17 69
18 70
19 75
20 70
X 1367 744
Mean (X) = X
N
68.35 62
Referring to Table 4.2.2, we find that the Mean (X) = 68.35 of married is higher than the Mean
(X) = 62of unmarried. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected and it is concluded that there
is significant difference impact of the high inflation rate on the purchasing powder of married
and unmarried citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
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Null Hypothesi s 3
There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the standard of
living of low income and high income citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
Analysis of the Problem
Table 4.2.3 shows the application ofMean (X) for testing the null hypothesis 3. In the sample of
32 respondents, 07 were below 10000 and 25 were 10000 and above income. So, N 1 = 07 for
below 10000 and N1 = 25 for more 10000 income.
S.NO BELOW 10000 10000 & ABOVE
1 78 63
2 71 52
3 84 49
4 69 61
5 64 53
6 66 66
7 65 59
8 65
9 45
10 66
11 71
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12 72
13 68
14 55
15 45
16 75
17 59
18 49
19 66
20 70
21 60
22 54
23 58
24 69
25 67
X 497 1517Mean (X) = X
N
71 60.68
Referring to Table 4.2.3, we find that the Mean (X) = 71of below 10000 income people is higher
than the Mean (X) = 60.68 of 10000 and above income people. Therefore, the null hypothesis is
rejected and it is concluded that there is significant difference impact of the high inflation rate on
the standard of living of low income and high income citizens of North Nazimabad Town,
Karachi.
.
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Null Hypothesi s 4
There will be no significant difference impact of the high inflation rate of younger and older of
citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
Analysis of the Problem
Table 4.2.4 shows the application of Mean (X)for testing the null hypothesis 4. In the sample 32
respondents, 08 were below 25 years aged and 24 were 25 years and above aged. So, N 1 = 08 for
younger and N2 = 24 for older.
S.NO BELOW 25 YEARS 25 YEARS & ABOVE
1 56 78
2 63 66
3 71 55
4 76 69
5 45 74
6 70 52
7 59 688 60 64
9 70
10 59
11 46
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12 49
13 59
14 75
15 85
16 66
17 76
18 74
19 71
2 72
21 55
22 56
23 69
24 63
X 500 1571
Mean (X) = X
N
62.5 65.45
Referring to Table 4.2.4, we find that the Mean (X) = 62.5 of below 25years age is lower than
the Mean (X) = 65.45of 25 years and above age. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected and it
is concluded that there is significant difference impact of the high inflation rate of younger and
older citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
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Section II: ITEM-WISE ANALYSIS
Item No # 1: INFLATION REDUCED THE PURCHASING POWER OF MIDDLEINCOME GROUP WITH REFERENCE TO QUALITY PRODUCTS.
Analysis of the Problem
1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule: Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 12 15 3 2 0 32
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fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 5.6 8.6 -3.4 -4.4 -6.4
(fo-fe)2 31.36 73.96 11.56 19.36 40.96
(fo-fe)2 / fe 4.9 11.556 1.806 3.025 6.4
2= (fofe)2/
fe
4.9 11.556 1.806 3.025 6.4 27.68
7
Conclusion
Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is less than the
computed value of 2 = 27.687. Therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. It was found that
most of the respondents were agree with the view thatinflation rate reduced the purchasing
power of middle class group with reference to quality products.
Item No # 2: INFLATION SEVERELY AFFECTS THE MIDDLE INCOME GROUP
THAN HIGH INCOME GROUP.
Analysis of the Problem
1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
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4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule : Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 12 10 5 3 2 32
fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 5.6 3.6 -1.4 -3.4 -4.4
(fo-fe)2 31.36 12.96 1.96 11.56 19.36
(fo-fe)2 / fe 4.9 2.025 0.306 1.806 3.025
2= (fofe)2/
fe
4.9 2.025 0.306 1.806 3.025 12.06
2
Conclusion
Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is less than the
computed value of 2 =12.062. Therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. It was found that most
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of the respondents were agree with the view thatinflation rate severely affect middle income
group than high income group.
Item No # 3: INFLATION GREATLY INFLUENCES THE SMALL BUSINESS.
Analysis of the Problem
1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule: Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 9 6 8 5 4 32
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fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 2.6 -0.4 1.6 -1.4 -2.4
(fo-fe)2 6.76 0.16 2.56 1.96 5.76
(fo-fe)2 / fe 1.056 0.025 0.4 0.306 0.9
2= (fofe)2/
fe
1.056 0.025 0.4 0.306 0.9 2.687
Conclusion
Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is more than
the computed value of 2 =2.687. Therefore the null hypothesis was not rejected. It was found
that most of the respondents were disagree with the view thatinflation greatly influences the
small business.
Item No # 4: MIDDLE INCOME GROUP HAS LOW SAVING DUE TO INFLATION.
Analysis of the Problem
1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
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4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule: Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 11 12 4 2 3 32
fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 4.6 5.4 -2.4 -4.4 -3.4
(fo-fe)2 21.16 31.36 5.76 19.36 11.56
(fo-fe)2 / fe 3.306 4.9 0.9 3.0625 1.759
2= (fofe)2/
fe
3.306 4.9 0.9 3.0625 1.759 13.92
7
Conclusion
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Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is less than the
computed value of 2 =13.927. Therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. It was found that most
of the respondents were agree with the view thatmiddle income group has low saving due to
inflation.
Item No # 5: HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE OF POLICTICAL INSTABILITY.
Analysis of the Problem
1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule: Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
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Conclusion
Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is more than
the computed value of 2 =1.25. Therefore the null hypothesis was accepted. It was found that
most of the respondents were disagree with the view that high inflation rate cause of political
instability.
Item No # 6: HIGH INFLATION RATE EFFECTS COST OF PRODUCATION.
Analysis of the Problem
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STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 10 6 4 10 2 32
fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 3.6 -0.4 -2.4 3.6 -4.4
(fo-fe)2 12.96 0.16 5.76 12.96 19.36
(fo-fe)2 / fe 2.025 0.025 0.9 2.025 3.025
2= (fofe)2/
fe
2.025 0.025 0.9 2.025 3.025 1.25
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1) Ho: f1=f2=f3==f4 =f5
2) H1: f1f2f3f4f5
3) : 0.05
4) 2 = (fo-fe)2 / fe
5) Decision Rule: Reject Ho if computed 2 9.488 2
6) Conclusion
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Conclusion
Referring to table of 2the tabulated value of 2= 9.488 at = 0.05, df = 4 is more than
the computed value of 2 =2.568. Therefore the null hypothesis was not rejected. It was found
that most of the respondents were disagree with the view that high inflation rate effects cost of
production.
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STRON
GLY
AGREE
AGREE UNDECID
E
DISAGR
EE
STRONGL
Y
DISAGRE
E
Total
fo 13 10 0 5 4 32
fe 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 32
fo-fe 6.6 3.6 -6.4 -1.4 -2.4
(fo-fe)2 43.56 12.96 40.96 1.96 5.76
(fo-fe)2 / fe 6.806 2.025 6.4 0.306 0.9
2= (fofe)2/
fe
6.806 2.025 6.4 0.306 0.9 2.568
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CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
In the previous chapters, the problem of the study was introduced; the related literature
was reviewed, the methodology of the study was described and the findings of the study were setout. In this chapter will present a summary of the study, findings, conclusions and the
recommendations.
A. SUMMARY
The basic purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of the high inflation rate on the
purchasing power of middle income group of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi. The scope of the
study was limited to the middle income group population of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
The following ten hypotheses were formulated for the study.
1. There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the
purchasing power of male and female citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
2. There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the
purchasing power of married and unmarried citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
3. There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the
standard of living of low income and high income citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town,
Karachi.
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4. There will be no significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate of younger
and older citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
5. The null hypothesis was rejected, it was found that most of the respondents were agree
with the view thatinflation rate reduced the purchasing power of middle class group with
reference to quality products .
6. The null hypothesis was rejected; it was found that most of the respondents were
agree with the view that inflation rate severely affect middle income group than high
income group.
7. The null hypothesis was not rejected; it was found that most of the respondents
were disagree with the view thatinflation greatly influences the small business.
8. The null hypothesis was rejected; it was found that most of the respondents were
agree with the view thatmiddle income group has low saving due to inflation.9. The null hypothesis was accepted; it was found that most of the respondents were
disagree with the view that high inflation rate cause of political instability.
10.The null hypothesis was not rejected; it was found that most of the respondents were
disagree with the view that high inflation rate effects cost of production.
The strategy of research was survey.
The population of the study consisted of all citizens of North Nazimabad Town Karachi; the total
sample size was 32 people. One research instrument, a questionnaire were developed for the
study. The questionnaire consisted of 20 statements. Several measures were taken to ensure the
validity and reliability of the research instrument. First, the statements were drawn from a
detailed review of the relevant literature and consultation with the experts to ensure content
validity. Second, the research instrument was administered personally so as to ensure hundred
percent rate of return. Third, the data collected were thoroughly edited. Quantitative technique
was used in analyzing data. The major hypotheses were tested through Mean (X).
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A. FINDINGS
1. No significant difference in the impact of the high inflation rate on the purchasing power
of male and female citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi was found.
2. The married citizens were found to more affected by inflation than unmarried citizens of
North Nazimabad Town, Karachi .
3. The less income people were found to be more affected by inflation than the more
income citizens ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi .
4. The older citizens were found to be more affected by inflation than the younger citizens
ofNorth Nazimabad Town, Karachi .5. It was found that most of the respondents were agree with the view that inflation rate
reduced the purchasing power of middle class group with reference to quality
products.
6. It was found that most of the respondents were agree with the view that inflation rate
severely affect middle income group than high income group.
7. It was found that most of the respondents were disagree with the view that inflation
greatly influences the small business.
8. It was found that most of the respondents were agree with the view that middle income
group has low saving due to inflation.
9. It was found that most of the respondents were disagree with the view that high inflation
rate cause of political instability.
10.It was found that most of the respondents were disagree with the view that high inflation
rate effects cost of production.
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A. CONCLUSIONS
The findings of this study may be explained in view of the prevailing situation. First, there is no
difference in the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of male and female citizens of
North Nazimabad Town, Karachi. Second, the married citizens were found to be more affected
than the unmarried citizens of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi. This may be due to the fact that
the married people have to shoulder more household responsibilities than the unmarried people.
Third, the less income people were found to be more affected than the more income people of
Karachi. Fourth, the older people were found to be more affected by the inflation than the
younger people of Karachi. The study has made a significant contribution in the identification of
the 20 statements of the construct of high inflation rate on the purchasing power of middle
income group of North Nazimabad Town, Karachi.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS
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Inflation is one of the core problem affecting purchasing power .Taking a single measure can not
control it. However, if monetary and fiscal measures are wisely coordinated, it can greatly help
in controlling the continuous process of rising prices .The government should have a strict watch
on the prices of essential commodities in the country.It should take immediate steps in changing
the import and export duties and maintain the availability of goods is reasonable prices.
Domestic production should be encouraged instead of import .Investment should be given
preference in consumer goods instead of luxuries. Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP)
should
plan the process by which we can have the maximum production at lower cost at home, instead
of formulating plans to import the items. Reassess the complete system of Direct and indirect
Taxes .Domestic productions at less cost of production willnot only make the availability of
goods much easier but Aggregate Supply will also increase, and domestic industry will get
developed. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, has never undergone such planning process to solve
inflation problem . Government should need proper strategic planning to solve high inflation
rate.
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Akhtar , Qurratulain (October 29,2006), Economic Survey of Pakistan 2005-2006.
Federal Bureau of Statistics.
Economic Survey of Pakistan 2005-2006.
Economic Theory (K.K.Dewett,P.A.Samuelson,Pakistan).
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Journal of the Chief Economist of WB(The Writer).
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DADA BHOY INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
IMPACT OF THE HIGH INFLATION RATE ON THE PURCHASING
POWER OF THE MIDDLE INCOME GROUP OF NORTH NAZIMABAD
TOWN, KARACHI
SECTION I: PARTICULARS ABOUT THE RESPONDENTS.
DIRECTIONS: PLEASE ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.
1.1- AGE
BELOW 25 YEARS 25 TO 35 YEARS 36 TO 45 YEARS ABOVE 46 YEARS
1.2- GENDER
MALE FEMALE
1.3- MARITAL STATUS
MARRIED UNMARRIED
1.4- QULIFICATION?
1.5- NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION WHER YOU WORK?
1.6- HOUSE HOLD INCOME (IN RUPEES)?
LESS THAN 10,000 10,000 TO 25,000 25,000 TO 35,000 35,000 AND ABOVE
SECTION II: MEASUREMENT SCALE
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LISTED BELOW ARE SEVERAL STATEMENTS AGAINST EACH. THERE IS A FIVE
POINTSCALE: STRONGLY AGREE (SA), AGREE (A), UNDECIDED (UD), DISAGREE
(DA), STRONGLY DISAGREE (SD), PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK () ON THE
POINT TO WHICH YOU AGREE.
FACTORS OF HIGH INFLATION RATE SA A UD DA SD
2.1INFLATION REDUCED THE PURCHASEING POWER OF MIDDLE
INCOME GROUP WITH REFERENCE TO QUALITY PRODUCTS.
2.2 INFLATION SEVERLY AFFECT THE MIDDLE INCOME
GROUP THAN HIGH INCOME GROUP.
2.3 INFLATION GREATLY INFLUENCES THE SMALL BUSINESS.
2.4 MIDDLE INCOME GROUP HAS LOW SAVING DUE TO
INFLATION.
2.5 HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE OF POLICTICAL
INSTABILITY.
2.6 HIGH INFLATION RATE EFFECTS COST OF PRODUCATION.
2.7 HIGH INFLATION RATE DECREASES THE VALUE OF
MONEY.
2.8 HIGH INFLATION RATE DECREASES THE ECONOMY
GROWTH.
2.9 HIGH INFLATION RATE DECREASES THE NATIONAL
SAVINGS.
2.10 HIGH INFLATION RATE CHANGES THE STANDARD OF
LIVING.
2.11 HIGH INFLATION RATE DECREASES THE PURCHASING
POWER.
2.12 HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE OF POVERTY.
2.13 HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE OF HIGHER DUTIES AND
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INDIRECT TAXES.
2.14 HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE OF LOW FOREIGN
INVESTMENT.
2.15 HIGH INFLATION RATE CAUSE LESS RETURN OFINVESTMENT.
2.16 INFLATION IS REFLECTED THROUGH HIGH PRICES.
2.17 HIGH INTEREST AND LOW OUTPUT ARE MAIN CAUSES OF
INFLATION.
2.18 INFLATION PRESSURES RISES WITH HIGH COMMODITY
PRICES.
222 2.19 INFLATION IS ONE OF THE CORE PROBLEM AFFECTING
RCH PURCHASING POWER.
2.20 INFLATION HIGHLY AFFECTED OF MARRIED CITIZENS
RE A THAN UNMARRIED CITIZENS.