ITT: We discuss the benefits of deflation. The reason Gen Z and Millennials can't afford a house, a car, a family, or even groceries these days, is because of inflation, not deflation.
What is frequently called "deflation" is in fact "price deflation", as opposed to "monetary deflation". The definition of price deflation is "reduction of the general level of prices in an economy". A synonym for "price deflation" is thus "enrichment" or "abundance". In spite of this, price deflation is demonized and price inflation deemed a necessary evil. Here we compile apologia for price deflation and rebuttals for the completely undesirable price inflation.
Basic price deflation facts:
Definition of "Price deflation": "Deflation is when the general price levels in a country are falling"
Definition of "Enrichment": "the process of making someone wealthy or wealthier." where "wealth" means "an abundance of valuable possessions or money" or "a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing."
Price deflation is literally a synonym of "enrichment".
Ceteris paribus, price deflation is desirable. Hence, price deflation which happens due to increased efficiency in production and in distribution is unambiguously desirable.
Purpose of this thread:
Make people realize that price deflation, i.e. general decreases in prices, resulting from increased efficiency in production and in distribution, which the central banks' 2% price inflation goals literally prevent from happening, is DESIRABLE and will not lead to economic devastation for whatever reason.
Useful and educational reading material:
mises.org
bruegel.org
financialsamurai.com
political-economy.com