Inflation, Politics, and the Exhausted Middle

This chapter examines the pressing issue of inflation in the U.S., currently at 8.5%, and the various factors contributing to it, such as geopolitical events and corporate actions. It discusses the political implications of rising prices, the complexities of immigration policies, and critiques extreme political measures. Additionally, the chapter highlights the plight of the 'exhausted middle' in navigating a deeply polarized political environment.