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[-] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 47 points 1 year ago

All fiat currencies are designed to prevent hyperinflation and deflation.

Why is deflation bad for an economy? It encourages prior to hold off on spending money as money tomorrow is worth more than money today. It also means people are less likely to invest money, as you can get better returns by saving your money under your mattress.

this post was submitted on 22 Jul 2023
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