关于通货膨胀隐性危害的若干理论问题

Several Theoretical Issues Concerning Potential Danger of Inflation

认为"有一点通货膨胀有好处",从而放松对通货膨胀警惕的观点十分有害。必须从理论上认清通货膨胀的"隐性危害"。所谓"隐性危害",是作用比较间接、比较缓慢,影响比较深远的危害,这些危害要在较长时期以后才显露出来。通货膨胀的隐性危害有七个方面的表现。

Some people think that 'A little inflation is advantageous to economy' so that they become less vigilant against inflation. This is very harmful indeed. Therefore, it is necessary to possess a clear understanding of 'the potential danger' of inflation. By 'potential danger' we mean that the danger that underlies inflation affects us indirectly and rather slowly, and its bad effects are rather profound and lasting. This kind of danger will not appear until after a long time. As far as the writer can see, the underlying danger of inflation is shown in seven aspects.