šYouāve most likely heard of inflationāthe increase in the prices of goods and services.
However, thereās also the possibility of a decrease in prices within the economyāthis is what we call *deflation*.
*š§©In practice, deflation is often perceived as a good thing because it gives you more bang for your buck*. However, in some cases, it can also have *negative effects* on the economy.
While our financial system is generally more susceptible to inflation than deflation, itās helpful to understand the potential negative effects of persistent deflation if you ever face it in your country.
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