This case will lead students to a discussion of the causes and consequences of hyperinflation. Communication with the budget deficit is studied, and so the connection with social change. Special attention is paid to the hyperinflation in Zimbabwe under President Robert Mugabe, whose government is controversial land redistribution program. The case can be taught to a class experiment, see teaching note UV2706. "Hide
by Peter Debaere Source: Darden School of Business 17 pages. Publication Date: September 13, 2007. Prod. #: UV2705-PDF-ENG