inflationist
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- noun
- /ɪnˈfleɪʃənɪst/
- Which is an odd thing for you to say in defense of a post that begins "in the inflationist's defense."
Examples
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Bottom line, they're both inflationists.
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An inflationist by the textbook.
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Let's walk through it and try to get to the heart of inflationists' belief system.
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This presidential election was, as always, a contest between gold standardists and inflationists.
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In the inflationists' defense, I think their response would be that the increased demand will cause people to produce more stuff, thus increasing the supply and thus counteracting some of the inflationary pressures.
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Liberals tend to be inflationists because the same monetary environment that's so friendly to the creation of new business startups and massive consumer spending is also friendly to liberal government spending.
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Many economists argue that inflationists believe increasing the money supply can stimulate economic growth.
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In a debate on financial policy, the inflationist presented data showing how inflation can boost employment rates.
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Historically, inflationists have often favored government spending as a way to support struggling economies.
Antonyms
How Supportive
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Etymology
Inflationist comes from the verb inflate, which originally means 'to blow' or 'fill with air'. Think of a person who wants to 'pump up' a balloon: an inflationist is someone who supports policies that raise prices or increase the money supply.