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Productivity Surge: The Dark Side

Rising productivity is usually one of the best things you can hope for in an economy. It means people are producing more for each hour they work. That's the path to higher living standards. Full Article at Business Week

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  1. suggests that core inflation could well be below zero within two years
    SOURCE: The Market Oracle 2 months ago
  2. My personal belief is that the more significant threat to price stability over the next several years stems from the disinflationary forces unleashed by the enormous slack in the economy
    SOURCE: The Market Oracle 2 months ago
  3. Disinflationary winds are blowing with gale-force effect
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  4. Deflation is definitely a threat right now
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