Why Do Inflation Rates Go Up When Everyone Is Spending Less?

Inflation is like when a cookie costs more money, but sometimes everyone is buying fewer cookies, yet the price keeps going up. Think of it as if your favorite toy store raises prices even though you and all your friends are buying less from there.

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  1. A toy store raises its prices even though kids are buying fewer toys.
  2. Bread costs more even though people are eating less bread.
  3. Gas gets more expensive even when cars aren’t being driven as much.

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