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According to [[Fundamentals of Financial Management by Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston (15th edition)]],
 
According to [[Fundamentals of Financial Management by Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston (15th edition)]],
 
:[[Inflation]]. The amount by which prices increase over time.
 
:[[Inflation]]. The amount by which prices increase over time.
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According to [[Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition)]],
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:[[Inflation]]. A general and ongoing rise in the level of prices in an economy.
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According to [[Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition)]],
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:[[Inflation]]. An increase in the overall level of prices. (Cf. deflation, disinflation.)
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 2 July 2020

Inflation is the amount by which prices increase over time.


Definitions

According to Fundamentals of Financial Management by Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston (15th edition),

Inflation. The amount by which prices increase over time.

According to Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),

Inflation. A general and ongoing rise in the level of prices in an economy.

According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),

Inflation. An increase in the overall level of prices. (Cf. deflation, disinflation.)

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