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inflation

Rise in price level in an economy over time

Also known as price rise · monetary erosion · purchase power loss · higher prices · economic inflation

Instance of: economic concept
Subclass of: macroeconomic phenomenon

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In economics, inflation is an increase in the average price of goods and services in terms of money, though it originally referred to the increase of the money supply that can cause such a universal shift. This increase is measured using a price index, typically a consumer price index (CPI). When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation corresponds to a reduction in the purchasing power of money. The opposite of inflation is deflation, a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. The common measure of inflation is the inflation rate, the annualized percentage change in a general price index.

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