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Inflation
01
the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time
Example
High inflation erodes the value of savings and investments, as the cost of living increases.
Cost-push inflation occurs when production costs rise, leading to higher prices for consumers.
Central banks aim to manage inflation through monetary policies such as interest rate adjustments and open market operations.
02
(cosmology) the rapid expansion of the universe following the Big Bang
Example
Inflation is a theory explaining the universe 's rapid expansion.
During inflation, the universe grew exponentially in a fraction of a second.
Observations of the cosmic microwave background support the idea of inflation.
03
the act of filling something with air
04
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
Example
High inflation erodes the value of savings and investments, as the cost of living increases.
Cost-push inflation occurs when production costs rise, leading to higher prices for consumers.
Central banks aim to manage inflation through monetary policies such as interest rate adjustments and open market operations.
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