yeah, the argument is usually just simplified as when prices drop, people stop buying, waiting for the item to get cheaper and a spiral ensues 

although from all the things i have read about inflating or hyper inflating currencies, people usually rush to get whatever tangible thing they can, before the currency shits itsself again

stack_harder

I think one of core issues in trying to talk about inflation/deflation is that the term has been conflated with rising or lower prices for stuff.

Whereas, initially, it was used to describe monetary supply only and by making that distinction recognizing that other factors can cause rising prices even if monetary supply deflates (and vice-versa.)

The "deflation is bad" real-life examples basically always include a dramatic drop in demand. At times despite expansion (inflation) of the monetary base.

Long story short, I don't think the interactions between market forces and monetary supply are obvious enough to have a good, neutral discussion about the topic with laymen. And I include myself in that group.

econ

Is deflation really worse?

I think one of core issues in trying to talk about inflation/deflation is that the term has been conflated with rising or lower prices for stuff. 
Whereas, initially, it was used to describe monetary supply only and by making that distinction recognizing that other factors can cause rising prices even if monetary supply deflates (and vice-versa.)

The "deflation is bad" real-life examples basically always include a dramatic drop in demand. At times despite expansion (inflation) of the monetary base.

Long story short, I don't think the interactions between market forces and monetary supply are obvious enough to have a good, neutral discussion about the topic with laymen. And I include myself in that group.