reflation

[ ri-fley-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

restoration of economic activity, consumer prices, etc., to higher levels by manipulating monetary policy.

reflation

/ riːˈfleɪʃən /

noun

an increase in economic activity
an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase

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Other Words From

re·fla·tion·ar·y [ri-, fley, -sh, uh, -ner-ee], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reflation¹

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + (in)flation

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reflation¹

C20: from re- + -flation , as in inflation or deflation

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Example Sentences

“It is clear that the bond market is pricing in greater inflation on the back of economic reflation this year,” wrote Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM, after Powell’s remarks.

From Washington Post

Whatever the number, another round or two of stimulus makes reflation a much more likely scenario in 2021.

From Fortune

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