reflation

American  

[ri-fley-shuhn] / rɪˈfleɪ ʃən /

noun

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

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reflation British  

/ riːˈfleɪʃən /

noun

1. an increase in economic activity

2. an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase

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Other Word Forms

• reflationary
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of reflation

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

Example Sentences

Reflation bets dominated the first half of the year which meant selling gold and other safe-haven assets and piling into shares such as travel, banking and so-called value stocks that benefit as the economy improves.

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2021

Graphic: Reflation trade: Treasuries, value stocks and credit:

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2021

Reflation now, they say, might produce a momentary upturn, but it would only lead to another round of price rises, another consumer panic, another slowdown in business investment�and a more devastating bust.

From Time Magazine Archive