define the word inflation in the following sentece: like the wind under a child's runaway balloon, inflation pushed the prices higher and higher

#1 inflation = expand/increase

#2 inflation = a general increase in money supply which causes advances in price levels

Explanation:

For #2: The government changed the definition of inflation. It used to be general increase in money supply. Now it is general increase in prices. The first definition is valid, but they changed the definition because the government didn't want people to know that they were the cause of inflation.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.