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Deflation

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noun

  1. In economics refers to a decrease in the general price level, i.e. the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages decrease.

Phrases

  • To fight deflation
  • To contain deflation
  • To come out of deflation
  • To overcome deflation

Translations

Synonyms

  • Decline in prices
  • Falling prices
  • Sliding prices

Antonyms

See also

  • Deflationary



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