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Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.

What Is Cost-Push Inflation? Cost-push inflation is a type of inflation that arises from increased costs of production, leading to higher prices of goods and services. It is a significant economic ...

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Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.