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inflationary
/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛɹi/
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What does inflationary mean?
adjective
- Causing or liable to cause inflation.
- Of or relating to inflation.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈfleɪʃəˌnɛɹi/
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The government has hoped that dynamic growth would boost real incomes, reduce inflationary pressures, and permit the expansion of welfare benefits.
This growth ultimately led to an overheated situation characterized by a tight labor market, strong inflationary pressures, and a rapidly rising current account deficit.