Inflaatioksi

Inflaatioksi is a Finnish term that translates to inflation in English. It refers to the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. This economic phenomenon means that over time, a unit of currency buys fewer goods and services than it did in prior periods. Inflation can be caused by various factors, including an increase in the money supply, a rise in production costs, or strong consumer demand exceeding the available supply of goods and services.

The rate of inflation is typically measured by an index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Moderate inflation is generally considered normal for a growing economy, as it can incentivize spending and investment. However, high or unpredictable inflation can be detrimental, eroding savings, distorting economic decisions, and leading to economic instability. Conversely, a sustained decrease in prices is known as deflation, which can also have negative economic consequences. Central banks often aim to maintain a low and stable inflation rate as a key monetary policy objective.