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Understanding Inflation

economics
Inflation is a general rise in prices across an economy over time. A moderate, (1) rate of inflation is usually considered healthy, but when prices rise quickly, the (2) of savings falls and people on fixed incomes find it harder to pay for essentials. Central banks often respond by (3) interest rates, which makes borrowing more expensive and tends to (4) spending.