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The hidden costs of inflation | Learn the English expression ‘apples-to-apples’

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How to Pass Along the Effects of Inflation Without Raising Prices

When the government measures inflation, it compares prices of equivalent goods in two periods. It's hard to make a true apples to apples comparison because companies try not to raise prices. So here's a list of ways companies can pass along the effects of inflation without raising prices. See how many you've noticed in your life.

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