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What are the pros and cons of inflation for consumers?
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Inflation is the continual decrease in the value of a currency
Inflation is a net positive when it is moderate because it spurs wage growth and investment.
High inflation is unsustainable and causes investors to hold onto money as opposed to spending.
Low inflation, or worse, deflation, is disastrous for an economy because products are no longer profitable to produce.


Dan Bucherer
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