The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful ..., Mark Mobius
The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful ..., Mark Mobius
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The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation

Author: Mark Mobius

Narrator: Keith Sellon-Wright

Unabridged: 5 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 12/08/2020


Synopsis

What if everything you've learned about inflation is wrong?

The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation illustrates our rapidly changing world where constant technological innovation leads to cheaper and better products. These changes are no longer reflected in the ways we measure inflation. Renowned investor and author Mark Mobius persuasively argues that what we believe to know about inflation today does not reflect the reality any longer. It is a myth, a legend, a fable, and, yes, a falsehood for a number of reasons.

The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation tackles a number of fascinating topics, including:

● The political nature of inflation measurement where governments manipulate and exploit inflation numbers to fit their economic programs

● The extreme difficulty involved in gathering accurate data to measure inflation and the resulting inaccuracy of those measures

● The error of using currencies to measure inflation when those currencies are continually being debased by the governments who issue them

● Finally, and most importantly, the advances in technology and automation which are leading to continuously falling costs for goods and services

Reviews

Goodreads review by Austin on January 05, 2021

The main point is that inflation is an unreliable metric, especially with the amount of impact the number has. He also points out that if you take a closer look, the US is in a period of deflation rather than inflation. Definitely left me with more questions than answers (a good thing!).......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on March 30, 2021

As most know, Dr Mobius has written a number of useful books on various topics affecting the emerging market assets class, and his most recent piece, The Inflation Myth, contains some interesting insights for those that wish to (re)acquaint themselves with this phenomenon. I’ll only touch on a few a......more

Goodreads review by Mansi on November 19, 2022

While many people think and believe that the world is moving towards inflation, Mark has proved with his research and statistics taken from many countries that inflation, indeed, is a myth.  I started reading this book when I had no idea of inflation and what is it, to be honest. The book covered the......more

Goodreads review by Darren on April 07, 2024

Rather basic and rudimentary treatment, replete with grammatical errors throughout the second half, the conclusion could not support itself with sufficient evidence or sources. The author presents us with quotations telling us that deflation could be onerous towards debtors, but he makes no case as......more

Goodreads review by Nael on April 09, 2023

**Note to self** Inflation index is not always a reliable source for the real interest rate We are living in a deflationary age because of technology advancements and efficiency especially in good and tech......more