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Explore how debt deflation increases real debt burdens during economic downturns and its potential spiral effects on the economy and borrowers.
Although they may sound the same, deflation should not be confused with disinflation. Deflation occurs when the inflation rate falls below zero, and prices generally decline throughout an economy.
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