Inflation | Definition, Causes & Formula

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Example question calculating CPI and inflation

Top 13 main types of inflation and their examples

💡 What is inflation? Inflation measures how much the cost of living rises over time. To calculate it, statisticians track the prices of a basket of goods and services — exactly 752 everyday items, from food and fuel to clothes and haircuts. They measure how much this basket costs compared with a year ago. If prices rise by 3.8%, that’s the official inflation rate — meaning, on average, everything costs 3.8% more than it did last year. 🧾 Real-world example — Council tax in Brighton My council t