Inflation is due to an increase in the amount of circulating currency beyond the needs of trade.

Over supply of currency thus created,in accordance with the laws of supply and demand,decreases the value of money, or more accurately increases the prices of goods and services. In the early 1980's recession lowered the inflation rate in the U.S. The opposite of inflation is deflation, a time of falling prices, curtailed business activity and high unemployment. Depression, in economics, is a period of economic crisis, characterized by falling prices, restriction of credit, reduced production, numerous bankruptcies and high unemployment. A less severe crisis is known as a downturn, or recession. Depressions now tend to become worldwide in scope because of the nature of trade and credit. Inflation, if it remains unchecked by some artificial means such as taxation and other fiscal measures, seems to be somewhat more of an agravation than recession as it can lead to downturns and severe economic dislocations ending in recession or worse depression, since consumers(which are one of the driving facets of economies)end up having less money that is worth less and thus purchases less. Maybe it's a toss up as to which is worse. Neither is economically good. It is essentially a balancing act, so when you come up with an economist that can perform such an act it is of some importance. Inflation may occur in times of political upheaval, and it commonly occurs during times of war, when governments borrow and when there is a limited supply of consumer goods. In the 1970's the onset of worldwide inflation was attributed to the soaring cost of petroleum.

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Jun NA 202.9 194.5 189.7 183.7 179.9 178.0 172.4

Jul NA 203.5 195.4 189.4 183.9 180.1 177.5 172.8

Aug NA 203.9 196.4 189.5 184.6 180.7 177.5 172.8

Sep NA 202.9 198.8 189.9 185.2 181.0 178.3 173.7

Oct NA 201.8 199.2 190.9 185.0 181.3 177.7 174.0

Nov NA 201.5 197.6 191.0 184.5 181.3 177.4 174.1

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4.28% 4.03% 3.98% 3.94% 4.18%

2.08% 2.42% 2.78% 2.57% 2.69% 2.69% 2.36% 1.97% 2.76% 3.54% 4.31% 4.08

3.99% 3.60% 3.36% 3.55% 4.17% 4.32% 4.15% 3.82% 2.06% 1.31% 1.97% 2.54

2.97% 3.01% 3.15% 3.51% 2.80% 2.53% 3.17% 3.64% 4.69% 4.35% 3.46% 3.42

1.93% 1.69% 1.74% 2.29% 3.05% 3.27% 2.99% 2.65% 2.54% 3.19% 3.52% 3.26

2.60% 2.98% 3.02% 2.22% 2.06% 2.11% 2.11% 2.16% 2.32% 2.04% 1.77% 1.88

1.14% 1.14% 1.48% 1.64% 1.18% 1.07% 1.46% 1.80% 1.51% 2.03% 2.20% 2.38

3.73% 3.53% 2.92% 3.27% 3.62% 3.25% 2.72% 2.72% 2.65% 2.13% 1.90% 1.55

2.74% 3.22% 3.76% 3.07% 3.19% 3.73% 3.66% 3.41% 3.45% 3.45% 3.45% 3.39

1.67% 1.61% 1.73% 2.28% 2.09% 1.96% 2.14% 2.26% 2.63% 2.56% 2.62% 2.68

1.57% 1.44% 1.37% 1.44% 1.69% 1.68% 1.68% 1.62% 1.49% 1.49% 1.55% 1.61

3.04% 3.03% 2.76% 2.50% 2.23% 2.30% 2.23% 2.23% 2.15% 2.08% 1.83% 1.70
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CAUSES OF INFLATION Inflation can also be caused by international lending and national debts. As nations borrow money, they have to deal with interests, which in the end cause prices to rise as a way of keeping up with their debts. A deep drop of the exchange rate can also result in inflation, as governments will have to deal with differences in the import/export level. Finally, inflation can be caused by federal taxes put on consumer products such as cigarettes or fuel. As the taxes rise, suppliers often pass on the burden to the consumer; the catch, however, is that once prices have increased, they rarely go back, even if the taxes are later reduced. Wars are often cause for inflation, as governments must both recoup the money spent and repay the funds borrowed from the central bank. War often affects everything from international trading to labor costs to product demand, so in the end it always produces a rise in prices. How to control inflation in the whole world?

Answerer 1 Simple. If some people spread the news that gold is going to be costlier in days to come people start buying gold and prices rise or inflation will be created. If some people say or spread the news that fuel is going to be cheaper in future people

stop buying and prices come down. Influential people can play game now and create or control inflation as the case may be and reap fruits. In this world of advanced mass media any news can be spread fast through out the world. Why economists do not understand this? Simple. Economists never studied wealth the way chemists studied matter. They have not classified wealth into current or present wealth and future wealth. It is value of future wealth that drives inflation and not mere demand and supply of present wealth. Remember that value of future wealth is largely psychological. If you bring down value of future wealth value of present wealth comes down and inflation is controled.

Answerer 2 Why would we need another industrial revolution? And we've never had a green revolution to begin with......industry and the corporate fat cats still control global policy. An industrial revolution would only increase industrial output further and we don't have a need for it like in the 1800's.

Answerer 3 some people spread the news that gold is going to be costlier in days to come people start buying gold and prices rise or inflation will be created. If some people say or spread the news that fuel is going to be cheaper in future people stop buying and prices come down. Influential people can play game now and create or control inflation as the case may be and reap fruits. In this world of advanced mass media any news can be spread fast through out the world. Why economists do not understand this? Simple. Economists never studied wealth the way chemists studied matter. They have not classified wealth into current or present wealth and future wealth. It is value of future wealth that drives inflation and not mere demand and supply of present wealth. Remember that value of future wealth is largely psychological. If you bring down value of future wealth value of present wealth comes down and inflation is controled

Answerer 4 "We" cannot control inflation. All we can do is to utilize and promote sensible economic and trade policies and let the market take its course.

Answerer 7 I dont know about the world but to control inflation in India and increase the value of rupee, we need to promote our own products,which are made and maufactured in India.We need to give up multinational brands. Use Indian products.Thats the Japanese Mantra, the solution to control inflation.
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Be aware and try to stop corruption at every stage with fearless actions.

Answerer 9 No Revolution are required, bring back the barter system, like if a country resources are more in oil, let them give that for getting their other commodities in exchange, if they require man power, knowledge the same way let them exchange technology, and other needed items for the other countries. and also mainly abolish the duty, (excise, customs etc.,) and allow people to do their across border business freely. do not insist for Passports. call the terrorist organisation to table and do dialogue, give human rights an importance and make a common civil code across the globe. help the backward countries to come up.

Answerer 10 Stop wars, Because 90% of the war happens in Middle east.. And the initiator is USA to steal the oil from arabian gulf.. Bull Shits.. Then crude oil price will come down .. Because it is the main commodity which drives the world economy.. Increase the fuel price in USA.. Then ppl consume less..

Answerer 11 o to attract the investors all throughout the world. making good deals with the MNC's -providing tax deduction. increasing privet sector to (ware the GOVT frequently monitors them) such that production increases and the prices come down.

Answerer 12 controlling inflation in our country itself looks impossible the whole world can even think of it

Answerer 13 The goods of the world belong to the people of the world. When a group of people believe that they have a right to have more than the others,inflation is bound to crop up.inflation can be considered the index of the selfishness of people. the only solution to inflation is material justice and compassion.
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Answerer 14 Moral revolution. The sting of death is sin. greediness is sin that's why it brought about death. Death of children, wars, innocents.The world's riches can accommodate all what we need. Even if one country gain the riches of all the

world it will still not satisfy everyone if there is greediness in the air. We need to go back to the Way of the ancient church. "And they lack nothing" because everyone share what they have.

Answerer 15 All males should undergo vasectomy and the problem is solved easily

Answerer 16 by plant trees we can control inflation in the whole world

Answerer 17 "control" implies a controller which implies government, which some think is the only provider of "money", but by that causes inflation in the first place via manipulation of the money supply. Natural "control" of inflation results from a trusted and stable money supply. Government control results in instability and resulting hardship on all.

Answerer 19 So far as possible to be own our foot. I mean to live with what is available from the earth in that sourroudings. Try to avoid petroliem based energy as far as possilble. Aviod unnecessary travel other than walking,do not use electricity other than at most necessary time. Never think of wasting food.Produce more locally for the locals and aviod import. Do not go for imitations which are not in our interest.

Answerer 20 World/2=USA This is the simple formula to understand that the USA is consuming the 1/2 part of the total resources. So if americans started to control using the resources, the inflation will be controlled.....

Answerer 21 It is only the tightening of the belt, means maximum saving by the individuals. But in Indian context, where in system of doling in the election year, is there reduction in inflation is impossible. Politicians are appeasing farmers through doling Rs.71.00 Cr. , without surveying the actual condition of farmers, whether they are in need or not.Tendencies of affluent farmers who had and can pay will reduce.

India's inflation will peak at 14-14.5 % in Dec Commodity Online NEW DELHI : Indias inflation could reach a peak of 14-14.5 percent in December this year as there seems no sign of abatement in oil prices. Moreover, fuel prices may be hiked further in October 2008, according to a ASSOCHAM Eco Pulse (AEP) Study. As per the AEP Report on Inflation and Interest Rates, the trickle down impact of hiked fuel prices spilling over to other commodities by the month of December this year . Coupling with low-base effect, inflation as measured by WPI Index would peak to 14 -14.5 per cent level as compared to 3.8 per cent in December 2007. As inflation is likely to rise till December 2008, there could be further tightening of monetary policy pushing the already high interest rates further up, said Mr. Sajjan Jindal, President, ASSOCHAM. The study found that if the lending rates go up by another 50-100 basis points, non-food credit off take may come down to 19-20 per cent in the present financial year and home loan growth may dip to 5-7 per cent During April-May 2008, inflation has been in the range of 7.7 per cent to 8.75 per cent. In the same time period in 2007, it hovered about 6.44 per cent to 5.15 per cent. However, with the beginning of July 2007, the rate of increase in the WPI Index had reduced to the levels of 4 per cent. Subsequently, it had gone down to the levels of 3 per cent till December 2007. As the interest rates started rising in 2004, the growth rate of housing loans and non-food credit has been declining. The housing loan growth has fallen to about 12 per cent in 2007-08 (as on February 15, 2008 on yearly basis), from 49 per cent in the financial year 2004-05. The non-food credit off take has been slowing from 26.5 per cent in fiscal 2005 to 22.3 per cent in fiscal 2008, with an exception of 2005-06, when it grew at 31.8 per cent. Non-food credit expanded at 26.55 per cent on yearly basis as on June 20, 2008. While the demand for corporate borrowings may increase by oil companies, it may be partially offset by players from other sectors who are likely to prefer suppliers credit instead of bank credit. The suppliers credit costs around 8-9 per cent against 12-14 per cent being charged by the banks for working capital financing.

Home loans have suffered a double whammy of increasing interest rates and high property prices. With the upward revision home loan rates by 50-100 basis points by a majority of players, the interest rates have almost doubled in the past four years. The interest rate on fixed-rate home loan charged by few of the players is more than 14 per cent. The property prices, on the other hand, had registered a 50-100 per cent increase in 2007-08 alone. Though real estate prices have softened in some areas, the affordability has not improved as the prices are still high and interest rates have been increasing relentlessly. Thus, expectation of further corrections and higher interest rates would keep the demand of home loans low in the current fiscal.