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To: TimF who wrote (36333)8/13/2009 5:46:21 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
Re: "Inflation rarely happens during the downturns."

Another way of saying that is "inflation rarely happens in the midst of DEFLATION".

Just as snow storms rarely happen on 120 degree days in Death Valley. <GGG>



To: TimF who wrote (36333)8/17/2009 2:02:07 PM
From: Peter Dierks  Respond to of 71588
 
Inflation rarely happens during the downturns. Its later on that you run in to trouble.


That is obvious. Demand elasticity dampens any price pressure.