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Variety in the price of life: inflation and the midterms

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Understanding U.S. Inflation and Its Political Impact

This chapter explores the causes of current U.S. inflation, linking it to major fiscal policies and recent legislation like the COVID relief package and infrastructure bill. It also examines the differing perceptions of the economy based on political affiliation, discussing the implications for voter sentiment and the upcoming midterm elections.

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