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How pricing impacts the U.S. economy. An explanation of inflation, deflation and stagflation. Current issues affecting inflation, including imports, oil prices and wage inflation.
What Is Inflation?
A definition of inflation, how it affects the economy, and how to protect yourself from it.
What Is Deflation?
A definition of deflation, and why it is not much of a concern right now.

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