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When there is an excessive money supply in an economy, it can lead to hyperinflation. Hyperinflation is characterized by a rapid and uncontrollable increase in prices, essentially resulting in the value of money eroding at an alarming rate. This often occurs when a government prints more money to meet its spending requirements without corresponding economic growth.

In a hyperinflation scenario, the increase in money supply leads to a situation where too much money chases too few goods and services, causing prices to soar. People lose faith in the currency, often resulting in a preference for barter or foreign currency for transactions, further exacerbating the crisis. This situation is distinct from other phenomena like price stability, deflation, or controlled inflation, which involve either stable price levels or managed increases in the price level rather than the extreme, runaway inflation seen in hyperinflation.