<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Explain the concept of inflation in the economy. Context: Inflation in the economy denotes a gradual rise in prices of goods and services, resulting in a decrease in the buying power of consumers.

9. Answer: [/INST]It refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services over time, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.</s>