Stagflation
Stagflation is when an economy experiences stagnant growth and high inflation at the same time.
Definition
According to Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),
- Stagflation. When an economy experiences stagnant growth and high inflation at the same time.
According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),
- Stagflation. A situation of falling output and rising prices; combination of stagnation and inflation.