news,45 03/29 |
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 (IPS) - The spectre of âstagflationâ threatens the world once again. This time, the risk is the direct consequence of political provocations and war, and not simply due to inexorable economic forces.
Stagflation? Stagflation is a composite word implying inflation with stagnation. Stagnation refers to weak, ânear zeroâ growth, inevitably worsening unemployment. Inflation refers to price increases â not high prices, as often implied.
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