inflation key terms Flashcards

1
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define inflation

A

the general rise in prices

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2
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define deflation

A

the general decrease in prices

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3
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define disinflation

A

prices rise slower than previous years

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4
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what does the Living Cost and Food Survey do?

A

collect expenditure surveys and create a basket of 700 goods from 7000 households and rank what more money is spent on.

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