they were cheaper
Inflation
That is called "inflation".
The changing of petrol price affects the rate of inflation. When petrol price increases, it follows that the cost of production and transportation of most goods also increase.
When goods or services in general cost less in the deflated currency than previously.
Your cost of living will increase, your real income will decrease.
Inflation
inflation
The changing of petrol price affects the rate of inflation. When petrol price increases, it follows that the cost of production and transportation of most goods also increase.
That is called "inflation".
The increase in the cost of goods within the economy.
When goods or services in general cost less in the deflated currency than previously.
Your cost of living will increase, your real income will decrease.
LIFO inventory valuation assumes the latest purchased inventory becomes part of the cost of goods sold, while the FIFO method assigns inventory items that were purchased first to the cost of goods sold. In an inflationary environment, the LIFO method will result in a higher cost of goods sold figure and one that more accurately matches the sales dollars recorded at current dollars.
Inflation is too many dollars chasing too few goods. It happens when the money supply is variable and the cost of borrowing from commercial lenders (1. federal reserve) is too low.
Inflation is defined as a sustained increase in the general level of prices for goods and services. It is measured as an annual percentage increase. As inflation rises, every dollar you own buys a smaller percentage of a good or service. Demand-Pull Inflation, Cost-Push Inflation etc.
Decreasing the money supply will help with inflation. With less money to spend, the demand for goods will decrease, bringing down their cost.
Wage controls attempt to stop inflation