The Economic Goal of Price Stability
Simulate a consumer's experience when dealing with unstable prices.
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Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
OVERVIEW
Inflation numbers are important economic indicators. But thinking beyond the numbers reveals a deeper reality. For example, how do businesses respond to inflation? Some resort to shrinkflation and skimpflation. This article explains these practices and how they have an effect on consumers. Print the article.
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