I'm not asking if inflation currently exists - it definitely does - but I'm more curious to know if it actually is a big deal? Is it just a transitory thing or are there actual warning signs for larger issues?

Someone who is good at economics please explain

  • NephewAlphaBravo [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Is this like how inflation would be a billion % if we included housing and secondary education costs?

    • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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      3 years ago

      The CPI (Consumer Price Index) weighs housing, food, gas, cars, education, and medical care the same as iPhones, TVs, computers, rubber ducks, and Dude Wipes.

      So a massive increase in price of necessities can be neutralized by an equally massive decrease in price of toys.