J 2002

Deflation: An underlying feature of a healthy economy

ŠÍMA, Josef

Basic information

Original name

Deflation: An underlying feature of a healthy economy

Authors

ŠÍMA, Josef

Edition

FINANCE A UVER, PRAGUE 2, FACULTY SOCIAL SCIENCES CHARLES UNIV, 2002, 0015-1920

Other information

Language

Czech

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

Impact factor

Impact factor: 0.222

Marked to be transferred to RIV

No

Organization unit

CEVRO University
Changed: 4/12/2020 18:31, Prof. Ing. Josef Šíma, Ph.D.

Abstract

In the original language

The author reverts the current mainstream discussion of deflation hampering economic growth. The author first revises the definition inflation that is often misinterpreted. He shows that deflation is a natural phenomenon that often follows periods of unsustainable asset-price bubbles. He also argues that by labeling economic policy as anti-deflationary,"many governmental policies lead to inflationary policies that destroy the wealth of individuals.