Disinflating

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The ongoing process of reducing inflation in an economy.

Etymology

From disinflate + -ing (present participle suffix).

Kelly Says

Most developed countries have spent years disinflating after the 2008 financial crisis—it's a slow, careful process that governments manage with interest rates and spending.

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