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Definition
Stagflation; a period of high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant economic growth.
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How it's used
Stagflation is a technical economic term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing current affairs or news. It combines the concepts of inflation and economic stagnation, reflecting a particularly difficult period for any government to manage. When people do use it, they are usually referencing specific negative trends in the economy.
Examples
Economists say we are currently experiencing stagflation.
Stagflation has a huge impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
