During the administration of Gerald Ford (1974-1977) he launched the much-maligned WIN program (Whip Inflation Now) to combat the inflationary trend called stagflation, which meant that prices moved higher during a period of little economic growth. The problem continued under his successor, Jimmy Carter, as inflation increased to record levels. There was some improvement, notably a growing economy, under Ronald Reagan, from 1980 to 1987.
Despite a sluggish economy, inflation reached as high as 14.8%, and interest rates reached as high as 18% during the period 1977-1981. By 1985-1990, this contributed to the failure of Savings and Loan associations which had many bad loans, especially in real estate. Of course, Carter had inherited the general inflationary trend from the Nixon and Ford adminstrations, which saw the beginnings of double-digit levels. President Ford had instituted the generally-ineffective program called WIN (Whip Inflation Now) in October, 1974. However, by November of 1976 the rate had subsided to 4.9% and was 5.2% when Carter took office. Continuous rises brought it to 14.8% in March, 1980, and 11.8% when Carter left office. Since 1982, general inflation has been suppressed below 6.5% and at times has been much lower. (see related link)
It really depends... But right now we are having a small inflation. Some are saying it actually is going down a little bit, but at a really low rate.
The euro is worth more right now because of a combination of the recession and general inflation.
After the financial crisis hit, the pound devalued relative to the euro. The UK imports a lot. That seems to have kept inflation in the system. Recent VAT increases - notably on fuel - may be pushing the inflation rate up now.
no incentives
The WIN program had a negligible effect on the economy.
Whip Inflation Now
The economy slowed down very quickly
He tried with voluntary program called WIN ( whip inflation now.). However, inflation remained a problem and did not improve under Jimmy Carter, the next President.
During the Ford administration, inflation was seen as a looming financial problem to the US economy. A program was started to Whip Inflation Now- had popular buttons, but not much else.
WIN meant "Whip Inflation Now."
the economy slowed down very quickly (grad point)
one of his failures was the whip inflation now
"Whip Inflation Now".
Ford proposed a policy that was known by the acronym WIN, for Whip Inflation Now.
He put his Whip Inflation Now "WIN" plan into action.