Defining Hyperinflation Hyperinflation is a rare and extreme monetary condition characterized by exceptionally high rates of inflation, often defined as monthly inflation rates of 50% or greater. Economist Phillip Cagan’s seminal work in 1956 established a benchmark, defining hyperinflation as a monthly inflation rate of 50% or higher, equating to an annualized rate exceeding 10,000%.Continue reading “Understanding Hyperinflation: Causes, Effects, and Precautions”
