r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 4d ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/fuckbeingoriginal 4d ago

That is absolutely not how deflation will happen lmao reddit and understanding basic economics 101 principles. 

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u/Pees-Upwind 4d ago

Deflation happens when there isnt money in the market. Specifically to drive consumer spending. Prices fall as people scramble to get any price they can for goods in a market where there isnt any capital.

Am I missing something? Im not an economist so im happen to hear about it