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Inflation
“The slow rise in prices over time — meaning the same money buys you less.”
Like a balloon slowly losing air: same shape, but smaller inside.
— Tally
Real example
A €1 ice cream in 2010 often costs €2 in 2026. Same ice cream, more euros.
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