WordValenoun
stagflation
stagnant growth combined with high inflation
In more detail
a situation in which prices rise very quickly (inflation) while the economy is not growing and unemployment is high (stagnation)
Examples
- The country experienced stagflation in the 1970s, making it difficult for both consumers and businesses.
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