Inflation explained: why prices rise

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1. 1What is inflation?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
2. 2Fed FAQ: What is Inflation?Federal ReservePlay from here Loop
3. 3Inflation - Economic LowdownFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisPlay from here Loop
4. 4What causes inflation?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
5. 5Why does inflation matter?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
6. 6How is inflation measured?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
7. 7Money and Inflation Explained | FeducationFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisPlay from here Loop
8. 8Why can’t prices just stay the same?VoxPlay from here Loop
9. 9Marketplace explains InflationMarketplace APMPlay from here Loop
10. 10Inflation and Bubbles and Tulips: Crash Course Economics #7CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
11. 11How does the Bank manage inflation?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
12. 12How does raising interest rates control inflation?The EconomistPlay from here Loop
13. 13What’s So Special About 2% Inflation?CNBCPlay from here Loop
14. 14Is there a trade off between growth and inflation?Bank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
15. 15History of inflationBank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
16. 16Real Interest Rates | Personal Finance 101Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisPlay from here Loop
17. 17How Inflation Impacts Your Bank Account | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
18. 18The best savings accounts to beat inflationWhich?Play from here Loop
19. 19Inflation, interest rates, and your spending with @RonkeOdewumi 👥 Mind Your Money interviewsBank of EnglandPlay from here Loop
20. 20The Contentious World of Inflation: Why People Don't Agree on ItThe Plain BagelPlay from here Loop
21. 21Why Housing Can Skew Inflation Numbers | WSJThe Wall Street JournalPlay from here Loop
22. 22Why Inflation Is So Hard To Get Rid OfCNBCPlay from here Loop
23. 23Recession, Hyperinflation, and Stagflation: Crash Course Economics #13CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
24. 24Stagflation Explained - Is This Scourge REALLY Making a Comeback?The Plain BagelPlay from here Loop
25. 25StagflationEconomics ExplainedPlay from here Loop
26. 26Will Stagflation Return To The U.S.?CNBCPlay from here Loop
27. 27Turkey's Crazy Inflation Problem - What the Hell is Happening with the Lira?The Plain BagelPlay from here Loop
28. 28Inflation: could covid-19 cause prices to rise?The EconomistPlay from here Loop
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What is inflation, and what causes it?

Inflation is the general rise in prices over time, so the same money buys a little less. It can come from strong demand, higher costs such as energy, or too much money chasing too few goods. Many central banks aim for low, steady inflation, often around 2 percent a year.

How do I study this with RepeatWatch?

Watch the short Bank of England series in order, then the longer explainers. A–B loop the part on how interest rates slow inflation, slow it to 0.75× to take notes, and save the six "Exploring inflation" videos on keys 1–6 to revisit them before reading economic news.