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Glossary Word Definition: Inflation

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Inflation

Inflation simply means that the cost of goods and services rises over time. One popular measure of inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This measurement of inflation is stated as a yearly percentage and, according to the Department of Labor, has averaged approximately 5.4% from 1965 through 1994.