What is inflation?

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What happens to your money when inflation rises?
When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • inflation When prices go up over time. Inflation made my favorite candy cost more this year.
  • buying power What your money can actually buy. My buying power decreased when prices rose.
  • demand How many people want something. High demand for toys makes them more expensive.
  • Thinking Question

    How would you feel if your favorite snack suddenly cost more money?

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