deflationary spiral

American  

noun

1. spiral7

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Example Sentences

But its relentless pursuit of growth through manufacturing has also created a lopsided economy, with much of it stuck in a deflationary spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the consequent widespread price plunges would cause a negative feedback loop — “It’s very hard to get out of a deflationary spiral,” Wolfers said.

From Salon

That threatens to become what some economists say could be a deflationary spiral as prices for housing and other goods fall, discouraging investment that would create jobs and spur a stronger recovery.

From Seattle Times

Deteriorating city finances prompted pay cuts for civil servants, feeding a deflationary spiral.

From Reuters

Yet it also underlines the scale of the challenge that Beijing faces in avoiding an outright deflationary spiral.

From Reuters