What does Deflation mean?
A general decline in prices for goods and services, often associated with a contraction in the money supply.
During a period of deflation, consumers may delay purchases.
Deflation in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanDeflation
Gefährlich für die Wirtschaft, da Konsumenten Käufe in Erwartung fallender Preise aufschieben.
FrenchDéflation
Baisse généralisée et durable des prix et de l'activité économique.
SpanishDeflación
Descenso generalizado de los precios que puede estancar la economía.
ItalianDeflazione
Diminuzione del livello generale dei prezzi.
Common phrases with Deflation
- general decline deflation
- period of deflation
- spiral deflation
Synonyms and opposites for Deflation
- Synonym Price decline
- Opposite Inflation