Which is worse Hyperinflation or Deflation?

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The US actually had deflation from 2008-2009. Zimbabwe on the other hand had hyperinflation. Which was worse?

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Hyperinflation doesn't just mean above average inflation. The standard definition used is at least a 50% increase a month.

Upon some research it appears Italy in the 80s had inflation at a rate of a bit over 20% a year. That's pretty bad, but not hyperinflation.

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Seriously anyone who says deflation clearly doesn't understand what hyperinflation is (and that's not uncommon, I've seen the Ford/Carter years described as having hyperinflation before, which is completely inaccurate.)