On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
We have seen that deflation is associated with very weak outcomes, economic outcomes, in the rare situations where it has occurred.
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congress.govWe have seen that deflation is associated with very weak outcomes, economic outcomes, in the rare situations where it has occurred.
Yellen warns against the economic risks associated with deflation.
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