Inflation is a loss of purchasing power — each dollar, euro, etc., buys less than it did before. This can happen in different ways, even if prices don't change.

shrinkflation — less product for the same price. Have you ever bought something and found less inside than you expected? It might not be just your imagination.

skimpflation — lower quality for the same price. Airlines or hotels, for example, quietly stop offering services while charging customers the same as before.

greedflation — prices rise unnecessarily. Some companies may take advantage of the fact that inflation is now expected.

stagflation — a combination of "stagnation" and "inflation". This happens when both inflation and unemployment are high.

core inflation — excludes food and energy prices, which are volatile. This makes long-term trends in prices easier to see.

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purchasing power
Kaufkraft
purchasing power
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shrink
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volatile[ˈvɒlƏtaɪəl]
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