Tag: monetary policy

  • Deflation vs Disinflation

    Deflation vs. Disinflation Aspect Deflation Disinflation Definition A sustained fall in the general price level — inflation rate goes negative A slowdown in the rate of inflation — prices still rising, just more slowly Inflation rate direction Below 0% (e.g., +2% → −1%) Positive but falling (e.g., +8% → +4%) Prices themselves Actually decrease Still…