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Inflation and Cost of Living

This living topic explores the trends and impacts of inflation on consumer goods prices, covering a wide range of products and services. The articles delve into detailed statistics and reports on the rising costs of groceries, housing, fuel, and other essentials, while also discussing the economic factors driving these changes. Readers will find insights into how inflation affects everyday expenses, strategies for managing rising costs, and the broader implications for the economy. Additionally, the content provides expert advice on financial planning and investing in an inflationary environment.

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A consumer psychologist breaks down why shrinkflation fools us

We notice higher prices more easily than smaller packages and manufacturers know it

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Our brains have a shrinkflation blind spot: Small changes in package size can be surprisingly difficult to perceive, according to consumer psychologist Aarron Atkinson-Toal.

We watch prices more closely than package sizes: Research shows shoppers react more strongly to a price hike than an equivalent reduction in quantity.

You can make shrinkflation easier to spot: Ignore the package's appearance and compare unit prices, net weights, and item counts instead.

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