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Glossary - Deflation
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Learning: Knowledge
Deflation is a condition wherein the amount of money in circulation is reduced. It is the opposite of inflation, and when an economy is deflated, money has a higher purchasing power. Deflation can be problematic to an economy because a decreased level of demand can increase unemployment rates and it causes the real value of debt to rise. Deflation can also exacerbate recessionary periods.