INFLATION
Inflation refers to the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy rises over a period of time. As prices increase, the purchasing power of money decreases, meaning the same amount of money buys fewer goods and services. Inflation is typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.
Types of Inflation
Demand-Pull Inflation: Caused by increased demand for goods and services that exceeds supply.
Cost-Push Inflation: Results from higher production costs (e.g., wages, raw materials), leading businesses to raise prices.
Built-In Inflation: Occurs when businesses and workers anticipate inflation and adjust wages and prices accordingly, creating a self-reinforcing cycle.
Causes of Inflation
Increased Money Supply: When too much money circulates in the economy, its value decreases.
Supply Chain Issues: Shortages or disruptions can increase production costs, which are passed on to consumers.
Strong Consumer Spending: When demand outpaces production capacity, prices tend to rise.
Geopolitical Events: Wars, sanctions, or political instability can disrupt supply chains or drive commodity prices higher.
Effects of Inflation
Erosion of Purchasing Power: Money becomes less valuable over time.
Impact on Savings: If the inflation rate is higher than interest earned on savings, the real value of savings decreases.
Higher Borrowing Costs: Central banks often raise interest rates to control inflation, making loans more expensive.
Asset Appreciation: Inflation can increase the value of assets like real estate or commodities, benefiting asset holders.
Measuring Inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI): Tracks changes in the price of a basket of consumer goods and services.
Producer Price Index (PPI): Measures price changes at the wholesale level.
Managing Inflation
Central banks, like the Federal Reserve in the U.S., use monetary policy to control inflation. This includes:
Raising Interest Rates: To slow borrowing and spending.
Quantitative Tightening: Reducing the money supply.
Fiscal Policies: Governments can adjust taxes and spending to influence economic activity
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