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Heavyweight-price fight: how to beat global inflation

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Navigating the Inflation Crisis

This chapter examines the current global inflation crisis, linking it to factors like increased consumer spending and rising energy costs. It draws historical parallels to the 1970s inflation, discussing the challenges faced by policymakers and strategies being implemented to combat the issue today. The conversation highlights the complexities of relying on antitrust measures and subsidies, advocating for direct income support as a more effective approach to managing inflation.

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