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1970s Inflation: The Economic Fever That Changed America

The Marginal Revolution Podcast

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The Shift in Economic Policy and Its Impact on 1970s Inflation

This chapter explores the intricacies of 1970s inflation, focusing on the influence of Keynesian policies and political decisions from the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. It critiques Milton Friedman's inflation theories while considering the broader cultural and political context.

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