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Everybody Was Wrong About Inflation

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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This chapter examines the recent spike in inflation rates, focusing on the government's report of a 7% inflation rate, the highest since 1982. It also discusses core inflation at 5.5% and the implications of expert miscalculations on economic perception and policy.

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