TimMcMahon

What is Monetary Inflation?

Monetary inflation is simply an increase in the money supply. It isn't measured by the Consumer Price Index but rather by the money supply. "Quantitative easing" is government speak for it. Inflating the money supply usually encourages spending and mo... Read >

WHAT IS THE INFLATION RATE?

The Inflation Rate is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) which is published every month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. People often confuse the CPI with the inflation rate. The CPI is an index just like a ruler is an index. It is something... Read >