I'm curious about deflation and its negative impacts. Specifically, I want to understand why it is considered bad and what consequences it brings to an economy.
5 answers
KatanaSword
Thu Nov 21 2024
This situation often leads to a decrease in economic activity and can be detrimental to the overall health of the economy.
Daniela
Thu Nov 21 2024
Negative money shocks are one example of an event that can cause bad deflation.
KatanaBladed
Thu Nov 21 2024
These shocks are non-neutral over an extended period, meaning they have lasting effects on the economy. An instance of this occurred during the Great Depression.
SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace
Thu Nov 21 2024
Deflation is considered "bad" when it arises due to specific economic circumstances.
DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIconTrend
Thu Nov 21 2024
Specifically, bad deflation happens when aggregate demand declines at a faster rate than the growth in aggregate supply.