Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices is rising.

Detailed Definition

Inflation is the decline of purchasing power of a given currency over time. A quantitative estimate of the rate at which the decline in purchasing power occurs can be reflected in the increase of an average price level of a basket of selected goods.

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