A constant deflation of the desert landscape. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The term deflation and inflation are ill defined and used out of context even though the usage can make sense. From Wordnik.com. [Mineweb - Daily news headlines] Reference
For most economists and commentators, a general fall in prices, which they label deflation, is a terrible thing. From Wordnik.com. [Mises Institute Daily Articles (Full-text version)] Reference
Some economists urged caution about using the term deflation, often defined as a period of sustained price declines. From Wordnik.com. [China Price Drop Spurs Deflation Fears] Reference
And short term deflation is fine, I agree with you. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
I mean he never quite said the word deflation this year. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 1, 2004] Reference
This debt deflation is a cyclical problem decades in the making. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Chinese Growth Strong, Inflation Fears Mounting] Reference
The fear of mild deflation is another mistake, one commonly made. From Wordnik.com. [The Fed Compounds Its Mistakes] Reference
That must make it an increase in deflation-adjusted terms, right?. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Mike Pence Calls for Massive Anti-Stimulus] Reference
“The risk of deflation is very much exaggerated,” she answers. From Wordnik.com. [Anna Schwartz on the current economic mess (On the Bailout) « PurpleSlog – Awesomeness & Modesty Meets Sexy] Reference
By some measures, deflation is a reality in the U.S. economy today. From Wordnik.com. [2003 Investment Outlook] Reference
Outright deflation is “not okay” in the eyes of central bankers. From Wordnik.com. [Godzilla Japanese | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles] Reference
And yet the government and the BBC still say that deflation is the problem. From Wordnik.com. [And yet the government and the BBC still say that deflation is the problem] Reference
Sustained deflation is not acceptable … inflation must return at any cost. From Wordnik.com. [Godzilla Japanese | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles] Reference
What causes deflation is excessive debt and the liquidity trap that results. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » (Part of) The Case for Higher Inflation] Reference
First, it's a misapplication of the word deflation -- as I pointed out above. From Wordnik.com. [US Market Commentary from Seeking Alpha] Reference
Anyway, I am not arguing, as the linked article did, that deflation is good today. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Alan Reynolds Embraces Deflation] Reference
History tells us that when major asset bubbles burst, deflation is often the result. From Wordnik.com. [Internet Bubble and Growth, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
The debt deflation is not over, and it will be a serious concern over the next 4 years. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Where Are the Obama Boosters?] Reference
The problem, however, with engineering deflation, is that it causes economic depression. From Wordnik.com. [Fiat Money Is Why We Have Social Security] Reference
While this can't stop short-term deflation, it stokes the fires of longer-term inflation. From Wordnik.com. [Money and Markets: Free Investment Email Newsletter] Reference
"We face short-term deflation but the fear of inflation two or three years ahead," he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Australian | News |] Reference
But while long-term deflation is bad for stockholders and creditors, it's fabulous for bondholders. From Wordnik.com. [Reality Bites] Reference
The relationship between currency values and inflation or deflation is equally strong in other countries. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-01-01] Reference
Regular-old recession, high unemployment combined with deflation, is the result of slack aggregate demand. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Bernanke on Japan] Reference
Lastly inflation is very low, and if you believe in deflation these days then rates are in the right palce. From Wordnik.com. [Bond Market, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Explains Canada's Nicole Fosse, ... deflation is a swing of poverty feedback, it can take awhile to build up. From Wordnik.com. [Danny Schechter: After the Election, What About the Economy?] Reference
"It may give the Fed an opening to do a large size in the QE, since deflation is more of a concern than inflation.". From Wordnik.com. [Disappointing Data Lift Treasurys] Reference
(And that also means that moderate sustained deflation is not possible, because ANY deflation will tend to spiral.). From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Alan Reynolds Embraces Deflation] Reference
The word deflation now dominates our vision and pre-empts our ears especially so as people are talking of a recession. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
The classic investment response to deflation is to invest in Treasuries. From Wordnik.com. [Eric Schurenberg: Is Deflation now "The Peril?" And What Do You Do if it is?] Reference
There are several signs of possible deflation, which is a far worse problem. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
Thats called deflation, and it's got at least one prominent economist worried. From Wordnik.com. [Examining The Risks Of Deflation] Reference
"Bonds," Springer replies, "deflation is short term, until we get to inflation. From Wordnik.com. [MMD Newswire: Press Release News Wire] Reference
I'm not your Playstation - it's called deflation - p-razzi still tryin 'to score. From Wordnik.com. [What he really said (February Challenge)] Reference
That's a recipe for a descent into Japanese-style deflation, which is very difficult to reverse. From Wordnik.com. [Balloon Juice] Reference
"On the road to deflation, which is what the United States is on today policy becomes less effective," said. From Wordnik.com. [Pimco CEO Sees U.S. On 'Road To Deflation'] Reference
After months during which the risk of inflation has dominated discussion, the D word deflation has resurfaced. From Wordnik.com. [Hope For Inflation, Prepare For Deflation] Reference
Economists argue that global economy may get into a stag deflation kind of a period in the short to medium term. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
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