Definition
A broad and sustained decline in prices.
Why it’s relevant today
Weak demand and rapid productivity shifts can revive deflation concerns.
Why it matters
Deflation can raise real debt burdens and discourage spending.
A broad and sustained decline in prices.
Weak demand and rapid productivity shifts can revive deflation concerns.
Deflation can raise real debt burdens and discourage spending.
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