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by JanZizka on October 9th, 2009
It can be caused by an increase in demand over supply, for extreme examples take a look at Tickle Me Elmo in the '90s, or generators, food, and such supplies after Hurricane Katrina in the affected areas.
However, long term it comes about through increasing the money supply. Hate to toot my own horn, but I went into it in detail here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7936636
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