Debt deflation occurs when falling asset prices increase the real burden of debt, prompting borrowers to cut spending. This cycle reduces aggregate demand, deepening economic downturns, and is explained by Irving Fisher’s theory. Creditors benefit from higher real repayments, while debtors and the broader economy suffer from reduced consumption and investment.
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