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Give two reasons the official inflation rate may understate the "true" rate of inflation. Illustrate by examples.
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The inflation rate is a measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling. Central banks attempt to limit inflation, and avoid deflation, in order to keep the economy running Show more…
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