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Definitions of deflation in various dictionaries:
noun - (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
noun - a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
noun - the act of letting the air out of something
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| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Sep 19 2017 Irish Times (Crosaire) |
| Nov 14 2004 The Telegraph - General Knowledge |
| Jul 12 2002 The Telegraph - Cryptic |
| Apr 14 1999 New York Times |
| Jun 10 1998 Irish Times (Crosaire) |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| the action or process of deflating or being deflated. |
| The act of deflating or the condition of being deflated. |
| A persistent decrease in the level of consumer prices or a persistent increase in the purchasing power of money because of a reduction in available currency and credit. |
| The erosion of soil by the wind. |
| The action or process of deflating or being deflated. |
| Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy. |
| The removal of particles of rock, sand, etc. by the wind. |
| the act of letting the air out of something |
| a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices |
| (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind |
| Deflation description |
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| In economics, deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. Deflation occurs when the inflation rate falls below 0% (a negative inflation rate). Inflation reduces the value of currency over time, but deflation increases it. This allows one to buy more goods and services than before with the same amount of currency. Deflation is distinct from disinflation, a slow-down in the inflation rate, i.e. when inflation declines to a lower rate but is still positive.Economists generally believe that deflation is a problem in a modern economy because it increases the real value of debt, especially if the deflation is unexpected. Deflation may also aggravate recessions and lead to a deflationary spiral.Deflation usually happens when supply is high (when excess production occurs), when demand is low (when consumption decreases), or when the money supply decreases (sometimes in response to a contraction created from careless investment or a credit crunch). It can also happ |