Why Do Inflation Rates Surpass Expected Growth?

Inflation is when prices go up over time. Sometimes, people think prices will stay the same or grow slowly, but sometimes, inflation rates jump higher than expected because of things like more money in circulation, people spending more, or unexpected events like wars and natural disasters.

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  1. A big bag of chips costs $2 now, but might cost $3 in a year because inflation went up faster than people thought.
  2. If the government gives everyone extra money during a crisis, prices might rise more quickly than expected.

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