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The History of One “Free Lunch”
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2005-10-40-55
Abstract
This paper attempts to survey the history of inflation. The author finds that the definition and nature of inflation develop over time. Among other things, he reviews inflation during the period of classical gold standard, first examples of hyperinflation, and macroeconomic characteristics of inflation in XX century.
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Review
For citations:
Moiseev S. The History of One “Free Lunch”. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2005;(10):40-55. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2005-10-40-55
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