Definition for : Deflation

"Deflation" designates a situation in which prices decrease; the opposite is "Inflation". Deflation or Inflation can be said of the evolution of an aggregate price index (E.g. Consumer Price Index), or in relation to a specific asset class (E.g. commodities). Disinflation is when the Inflation rates is reducing, but remains positive.

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