The ABC of Inflation. A serious subject simply explained

2### THE A.B.C. OF INFLATION A Serious subject simply explained 1 If there's only one article and two people try to buy it, the price tends to double. One person buys it and com- plains of poor value, and the other goes home empty handed. 3 Spending must keep in step with the amount of goods available. For instance, if the two ladies in the first picture waited till there was enough to go round, both would get value for money. 2 When prices are double, it's the same as losing half your money. If prices rise high enough, your money becomes practically worthless.