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1. The rate at which prices are rising. Usually measured in the UK by the consumer price index (CPI). | 1. | ||
The rate at which prices are rising. | |||
Usually measured in the UK by the consumer price index (CPI). | |||
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A situation in which prices generally are rising. | |||
This is the usual situation in most developed economies at most times. | |||
Contrasted with the more unusual situation of Deflation, when prices generally are falling. | |||
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* [[Stagflation]] | * [[Stagflation]] | ||
* [[Treasury inflation-indexed securities]] | * [[Treasury inflation-indexed securities]] | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 22 August 2013
1.
The rate at which prices are rising.
Usually measured in the UK by the consumer price index (CPI).
2.
A situation in which prices generally are rising.
This is the usual situation in most developed economies at most times.
Contrasted with the more unusual situation of Deflation, when prices generally are falling.
