How come we experience so much more inflation than deflation? in other words, why does our buying power decrease far more often than it increases? - eviltoast
  • Pleaseletmeinalready@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Inflation (of the supply of money in circulation) is caused by an increase in the supply of money in circulation. As the number of US dollars in circulation increases, inflation (of the money supply) is experienced.

    We experience inflation instead of deflation because the ones who control the supply of money have chosen it.

    And while many commenters are defending inflation as good and necessary, there is an argument that inflation punishes individuals who save or are on fixed income. Inflation of money supply is also described as “devaluation of currency”- it is becoming less valuable over time. Inflation could also be described by a “loss of purchasing power” which means a person can buy fewer goods and services with the same amount of money as the currency loses its value.

    • n0m4n@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      To offset this “tax”, people must put their money in places that will grow. Government bond’s interests are close to inflation, for example, and are seen as the safest of investments.