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The discussion centers on the mathematical interpretation of the phrase "The rate of increase of the rate of Inflation is decreasing" using derivatives of average prices. The user defines price as 'p' and time as 't', establishing that the rate of change of price (dp/dt) equates to inflation (I). The user correctly concludes that the rate of increase of inflation (I') can be expressed as the second derivative of price with respect to time (d²p/dt²), and notes that since this rate is decreasing, I' must be negative, represented as I' = -d²p/dt².

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I need help in the following question:
"The rate of increase of the rate of Inflation is decreasing" Write this sentence in terms of derivatives of average prices.

My answer: Let p=price
t= time
therefore, Rate of change of price = dp/dt = Inflation = I

therefore, rate of increase of the rate of Inflation = I'

therefore, I' = (d^2p)/(dt^2)

Since the rate of increase of the rate of Inflation is decreasing;

I' = - (d^2p)/(dt^2)

I just like to ask whether this is correct.
Thanks.
 
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