Disinflation and Deflation

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Disinflation noun - A reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments.

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Deflation is an antonym for disinflation.

Nearby Word: disinflationary

Deflation noun - A contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices.

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Disinflation is an antonym for deflation.

Nearby Words: deflate, deflated, deflating, deflator, deflationary

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