Demand-pull inflation is the upward pressure on prices that follows a shortage in supply where too much money is chasing too few goods.

Learn about the historic relationship between inflation and unemployment and the implications that occur when they are positively correlated.

Learn about two competing economic theories of the role of the money supply and whether money supply causes inflation in the economy.

In the 1970s, moves meant to prevent unemployment instead did the opposite, rocketing inflation and creating one of the worst fiscal disasters of the century.

Inflation is a natural part of modern life, but there are some time-tested ways to inflation-proof your assets.

Inflation and deflation are opposite sides of the same coin. When both threaten, here's how to construct your diversified portfolio to keep it safe.

Core inflation is the change in prices of goods and services, except for those from the food and energy sectors.

Find out why some economists and public policy makers believe that inflation is good, or even necessary, for economic growth.

An inflation hawk, in fiscal policy, is a policymaker or advisor who prioritizes controlling inflation and may favor higher interest rates to keep it in check.

Learn how to determine whether the money invested in certificates of deposit (CDs) can keep pace with the rate of inflation and how you measure inflation.