Hyperinflation in Suriname

Primary data reveal two new instances of hyperinflation, both occurring in Suriname in the 1990s. In June 1993 and October 1994, Suriname experienced monthly inflation rates of 208% and 58.6%, respectively. With these additions, the Hanke-Krus World Hyperinflation Table now records 66 hyperinflation...

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Published in:World economics (Henley-on-Thames, England) England), 2023-06, Vol.24 (2)
Main Authors: Hanke, Steve H, Saade, Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
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Economic conditions
Global economy
Hyperinflation
Inflation rates
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Summary:Primary data reveal two new instances of hyperinflation, both occurring in Suriname in the 1990s. In June 1993 and October 1994, Suriname experienced monthly inflation rates of 208% and 58.6%, respectively. With these additions, the Hanke-Krus World Hyperinflation Table now records 66 hyperinflation episodes. These are the first recorded instances of hyperinflation in Suriname.
ISSN:1468-1838
1474-3884