r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 8h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah?

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u/nebileyim_ben 7h ago

its deflation, prices keep falling over time.

japan experienced long periods of deflation which is hurt spending and as a result affected economic growth.

its super hard to fix that bcs of liquidity trap.

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u/Terpcheeserosin 7h ago

Why does things costing less make people buy less?

If wages stay the same, shouldnt people just buy the dip?

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u/Zealousideal-Lab9843 6h ago

If wages stay the same

That's the neat thing,

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u/Terpcheeserosin 6h ago

Pikachu face