Saturday School: Why Does a Good Economy Lead to Inflation?

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When inflation ignites, we all pay more for our goods and services. That sure doesn’t sound like a good thing.

However, a moderate level of inflation actually indicates that the economy is doing well. Watch this Khan Academy video to learn how inflation begins to take hold, and why it’s often part of a “virtuous cycle.”

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