Plus, a deeper look at inflation in the United States.
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| A look at inflation Why do we dislike inflation? Most Americans strongly dislike inflation and do not believe wage increases come close to offsetting price increases, finds Stefanie Stantcheva. In her contribution to the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, she outlines survey results on U.S. sentiment about inflation, prices, and other related issues. What is inflation, and why has it been so high? In a new video for our Election ‘24 initiative, Ben Harris discusses why there is no single culprit for the recent rise in inflation, whether prices will fall now that inflation is slowing, and the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate. ✉️ Stay updated on our election work by signing up for the Election ‘24 newsletter. |
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