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stagflation

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stagflation, in economics, a word coined in the 1970s to describe a combination of a stagnant economy and severe inflation inflation, in economics, persistent and relatively large increase in the general price level of goods and services. Its opposite is deflation, a process of generally declining prices. The U.S.
..... Click the link for more information. . Previously, these two conditions had not existed at the same time because lowered demand, brought about by a recession (see depression depression, in economics, period of economic crisis in commerce, finance, and industry, characterized by falling prices, restriction of credit, low output and investment, numerous bankruptcies, and a high level of unemployment.
..... Click the link for more information. ), usually produced lower, or at least stable, prices. Large U.S. government deficits and sharp rises in the costs of energy have been cited as the chief causes of stagflation in the 1970s.
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