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What Is Hyperinflation?

Hyperinflation describes an unsustainable period of economic dysfunction characterized by price increases of at least 50% per month. These times of rapid, intense and destructive currency devaluation ...
Inflation occurs when prices rise and currency buying power declines. While modest inflation (2–5%) is normal, some countries are experiencing hyperinflation—extremely high, self-reinforcing price ...