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Economics

Inflation Control

Quick fact

The Federal Reserve targets a 2% inflation rate annually, believing that mild inflation encourages spending and investment while avoiding the dangers of deflation.

Why this is interesting

You've probably noticed that a dollar today buys less than it did a decade ago. But why does that happen, and how do we keep it from getting out of control?