Comment by strogonoff

4 hours ago

Historically, as far as I am aware, there was never a situation when deflation coincided with good things happening.

A healthy amount of inflation keeps the economy going.

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ciupicri  3 hours ago

That's like saying stray dogs keep you in shape / running … because you don't want to be bitten.

  • strogonoff  2 hours ago

    This can be said about many conflicts between the individual and society, though. In many ways we are prevented from just taking what we want and “keep us in shape” because if everyone did the same it would be a problem.