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Inflation occurs when the prices of goods and services increase over time. Inflation cannot be measured by an increase in the cost of one product or service, or even several products or services. Rather, inflation is a general increase in the overall price level of the goods and services in the economy.  [Federal Reserve Board]

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World Inflation Rates

A color coded map showing percent inflation by country around the world.

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