Refers to rapid, and unrestrained price increase in an economy, typically at rates exceeding 50% each month over time. This can occur during economic turmoil in the underlying production economy in conjunction with a central bank printing an excessive amount of money. Hyperinflation can cause the price of basic goods to surge.

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