Deflation Message Board - Msg: 12463480

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Non-Tech : Deflation

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: jwk who wrote (7)	1/4/2000 6:37:00 PM
From: jwk	Read Replies (1) of 621

"Dis-inflation"(a drop in inflation)is discussed in this article from Newsweek last March. It also discusses the deflation being experienced in Japan. dailydavos.com >>>..."Economist Rosanne Cahn of Credit Suisse First Boston attributes U.S. disin-flation to three causes: worldwide over-investment that has created surpluses; deregulation of some industries (airlines, communications, financial services) that has intensified competition, and weak bargaining power by workers that has enabled companies to hold down labor costs. But deflation?where it exists?seems to stem from one main cause: gluts. There's too much supply chasing too little demand. Even in 1995, China reported that production capacity for more than 900 major goods (from telephones to film) was almost twice demand, says Lardy. As for raw materials, Asia's slump has depressed worldwide demand and led to oversupply. ..."<<<

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next