disinflation

n.	1.	a reduction in the rate of price increases; a lessening of inflationary pressure.
	2.	a reduction of the value of a currency in international exchange markets caused by a government; - usually done as a means to improve the country's international balance of payments.

Noun

disinflation - a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments

Antonyms:

deflation - a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices

inflation, rising prices - a general and progressive increase in prices; "in inflation everything gets more valuable except money"

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