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   In·fla·tion

   /inˈflāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated: "the inflation of a balloon"
   • ▪ (in some theories of cosmology) a very brief exponential expansion of the universe postulated to have interrupted the standard linear expansion shortly after the Big Bang.
   • 2. a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money: "policies aimed at controlling inflation"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘the condition of being inflated with a gas’): from Latin inflatio(n-), from inflare ‘blow in to’ (see inflate). inflation (sense 2) dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. inflationism noun
   • 2. inflationist noun

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2. www.clevelandfed.org › center-for-inflation-research › inflation-101What is Inflation? - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

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   We provide explanations of basic and fundamental concepts on the definition of inflation, measurement of inflation, costs of inflation, the importance of measuring and controlling inflation, the role of the Federal Reserve in inflation, and other concepts such as price indexes, hyperinflation, trend and underlying inflation, measures of ...

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inflationInflation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INFLATION is an act of inflating : a state of being inflated. How to use inflation in a sentence.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InflationInflation - Wikipedia

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   In economics, inflation is a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy. This is usually measured using the consumer price index (CPI). [3] [4] [5] [6] 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.

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8. www.britannica.com › money › what-is-inflationWhat Is Inflation? | Britannica Money

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   Inflation may refer to rising prices for single products or increases in the overall cost of living. Inflation is measured for wholesale and consumer prices, with food and energy sometimes excluded. Too little inflation can reflect economic problems; mild inflation can be healthy; and too much is devastating.

9. research.stlouisfed.org › publications › economic-synopsesInflation, Part 1: What Is it, Exactly? | St. Louis Fed

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   Jun 21, 2022 · Inflation measures the rate of change of a price index over time. This change is often expressed as a year-over-year percent change (e.g., the percent prices increased in April 2022 relative to April 2021). While price indexes measure price levels, inflation measures price changes. This distinction is important.

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    Feb 7, 2024 · James Chen. Updated February 07, 2024. Reviewed by. Robert C. Kelly. What Is Price Inflation? Price inflation is an increase in the price of a standardized good/service or a...