In the early 1920s U.S. consumer prices fell, while Germany experienced hyperinflation. According to the ideas of shoeleather costs and menu costs, U.S. households (relative to German households) made _____ frequent trips to the bank and U.S. firms changed prices _____ frequently.

Shoeleather Costs

The metaphorical term for the increased costs of transactions, including time and effort, caused by inflation.

Menu Costs

The costs to a company resulting from changing its prices. This can include the actual costs of changing price lists and updating marketing materials.

Consumer Prices

The prices that consumers pay for goods and services, reflecting the cost of living in an economy.