Because inflation in Germany after World War I sometimes exceeded 1000 percent per month, one can conclude that the German economy suffered from ________.

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The extreme inflation rate of over 1000 percent per month indicates that the German economy experienced hyperinflation. Deflation is the opposite phenomenon where prices of goods and services decrease over time. Disinflation refers to a decrease in the rate of inflation, but still indicates that prices are increasing overall. Superdeflation is not a commonly used economic term.

Because Inflation in Germany After World War I Sometimes Exceeded