Inflation Explained

What It Is, Why It Happens, and What It Does

You hear about inflation constantly. Do you actually understand it?

Gas prices spike. Grocery bills climb. Rent jumps. Your paycheck stays the same, but it doesn't go as far as it used to. Everyone blames inflation—but what is inflation, really? And why does it keep happening?

Most explanations are either too technical (filled with economics jargon you'd need a degree to parse) or too political (designed to make you angry at someone). This book is neither.

Inflation Explained walks you through the mechanics of inflation in plain language. You'll learn what inflation actually measures, how the numbers you hear on the news are calculated, and why prices rise across the economy—not just in one store or one category, but everywhere, persistently, year after year.

You'll understand the difference between a price increase and inflation. You'll see how demand, supply shocks, and money supply interact to create rising prices. You'll learn who wins and who loses when inflation runs high—and why those outcomes happen mechanically, not because of anyone's intentions.

No agenda. No partisan finger-pointing. No advice on what you should do. Just a clear, calm explanation of how inflation works and why it matters.

If you've ever felt confused by economic headlines, frustrated by vague explanations, or simply want to understand what's happening to your money—this book is for you.

By the time you finish, you won't just know that inflation is happening. You'll understand how and why. And that clarity changes everything.