German beer is especially famous because of the Oktoberfest, which is based in Munich. During this festival, which celebrates the Bavarian culture, one can see the importance of beer, brass music and traditional foods. In Germany the youth can start drinking beer at 16 years of age.
Definition of inflation. Inflation is a general increase in prices, normally expressed as the annual rate of growth in the consumer price index (CPI) or retail price index (RPI) â measures of the inflation rate. One can also measure inflation in producer or wholesale price terms.
What is 'Inflation'. Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising and, consequently, the purchasing power of currency is falling. Central banks attempt to limit inflation, and avoid deflation, in order to keep the economy running smoothly. Next Up.