INFLATION

What Does INFLATION Mean?

INFLATION means "Rate of Increase in Prices."

Inflation is a term used in economics to refer to the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Inflation is measured in percentage increases across a year and represents a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Causes of inflation include:
  • Increases in demand for goods and services.
  • Increases in public spending.
  • Tax reductions.
  • Wage increases.
When high inflation coincides with a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment, this is known as stagflation.

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When I write INFLATION, I mean this: meaning of INFLATION Inflation leads to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

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"Rate of Increase in Prices" is the most common definition for INFLATION on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
INFLATION
Definition:Rate of Increase in Prices
Type:Word
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
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