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Inflation has always had an indisputable benefit for the governments playing this game, since few people understand what is happening until the policy has run amuck. Unfortunately, many of the most influential people in our society support a little inflation as a good thing. They argue that it keeps the nation out of depressions and sometimes provides a Robin Hood effectInflation has always had an indisputable benefit for the governments playing this game, since few people understand what is happening until the policy has run amuck. Unfortunately, many of the most influential people in our society support a little inflation as a good thing. They argue that it keeps the nation out of depressions and sometimes provides a Robin Hood effect

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What is inflation and what can the government do about it?

Inflation is both good and bad for a couple of reasons. Inflation means the economy is growing strong and prices are going up. Too much inflation has a bad effect on people who are struggling to have their paychecks meet the growing prices


Is inflation always bad for economy?

Inflation is certainly not always bad for economy, in fact a moderate level of inflation matching to it's growth rate is good for the country. Moderate inflation suggest demand in the system while no inflation or deflation suggest demand collapse which is much more dangerous than Inflation. For Instance US inflation is 1.5 to 2% while it's growth is 2-3%. This equation is ok. A Country having an inflation equal to it's growth rate is not bad though it is always preffered to have lower inflation and high growth rate. But it is difficult to achieve on a continuous basis. Reserve banks all over the world prefer and try hard to have moderate inflation and would worry if there is a situation of deflation. But too high inflation will make the currency of the country very weak against the major global currencies and will bring the economy to it's knees, like what happened in case of Zimbabwe.


Will incorrect tire inflation cause bad gas mileage?

bad gas mileage


Is it good to have a high inflation rate or low?

Low inflation is considered good because it represents price stability, which encourages productive planning and investment.


What is Zero inflation and Mild inflation?

Zero inflation is where the economy reach a state of 0% inflation rate. This is not really good in the sense that it shows the economy is stagnant/not growing. This may turn away the investors. Mild inflation is basically low rate of inflation around 2% to 3%. Mild inflation shows that an economy is stable and indicates economic growth.

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What is inflation and what can the government do about it?

Inflation is both good and bad for a couple of reasons. Inflation means the economy is growing strong and prices are going up. Too much inflation has a bad effect on people who are struggling to have their paychecks meet the growing prices


Why is inflation bad?

Chudir naati :D


Is inflation always bad for economy?

Inflation is certainly not always bad for economy, in fact a moderate level of inflation matching to it's growth rate is good for the country. Moderate inflation suggest demand in the system while no inflation or deflation suggest demand collapse which is much more dangerous than Inflation. For Instance US inflation is 1.5 to 2% while it's growth is 2-3%. This equation is ok. A Country having an inflation equal to it's growth rate is not bad though it is always preffered to have lower inflation and high growth rate. But it is difficult to achieve on a continuous basis. Reserve banks all over the world prefer and try hard to have moderate inflation and would worry if there is a situation of deflation. But too high inflation will make the currency of the country very weak against the major global currencies and will bring the economy to it's knees, like what happened in case of Zimbabwe.


Will incorrect tire inflation cause bad gas mileage?

bad gas mileage


Could you Describe the spilt of Germany?

Describe how bad inflation in Germany was


Disinflation as compared to inflation would normally be good for investments in?

Disinflation as compared to inflation would normally be good for investments in bonds or gold.


Is it good to have a high inflation rate or low?

Low inflation is considered good because it represents price stability, which encourages productive planning and investment.


Is near zero level inflation is bad?

Though a Zero inflation is practically very difficult to achieve, very low levels of inflation are actually bad for the economy. Inflation determines the increase in prices of goods and services in a country's economy year on year. A very low or zero inflation means a very low level of growth in prices for goods and services which in turn implies that the economic growth in the country is also very poor. In a growing or flourishing economy the prices of goods and services increase in a steady and consistent manner year on year. This means the country's economy is growing steadily. Inflation rates of around 5-6% are considered ideal for countries. A very low inflation is bad for the economy and at the same time a double digit inflation is also very bad for the economy.


What does a lower interest rate mean for savers?

It means that they are getting less money for deferring expenditure and saving instead. However, it is not the low nominal interest rates which matter but what the "real" interest rates are. This is the difference between the nominal interest rate and the rate of inflation. An interest rate of 2% when inflation is 0% is good news for savers but an inflation rate even as high as 10% is bad news if inflation is higher than 10%.


What website has an inflation calculator?

http://www.westegg.com/inflation/ is a pretty good inflation calculator expect it only goes to 2007 http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/current/howmuch.html


Why is your tire getting bald on the inside and outside?

It depends: If tire is on the front of car it can be caused by bad wheel alignment or under-inflation of the tire...on the rear by under-inflation.


What is Zero inflation and Mild inflation?

Zero inflation is where the economy reach a state of 0% inflation rate. This is not really good in the sense that it shows the economy is stagnant/not growing. This may turn away the investors. Mild inflation is basically low rate of inflation around 2% to 3%. Mild inflation shows that an economy is stable and indicates economic growth.