"The Share Economy" by Martin Weitzman

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"Stagflation is the combination of inflation and stagnation in an economy (2). Using traditional economic theory, treating either economic stagnation or inflation aggravates the other condition, resulting in a never-ending cycle that is difficult to break. Martin Weitzman takes on the issue of stagflation and suggests in The Share Economy that we do not have to be content with stagflation, and that there are creative approaches which can lead the American economy out of this vicious cycle.


Traditional methods for lowering unemployment and increasing growth (treating stagnation) is to stimulate the economy through expansionary monetary and fiscal policies. However, this can lead to inflationary momentum that is slowed by contractionary policies. This leads to increased unemployment and slow growth, which causes the cycle to begin anew. Contractionary processes can a..."

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