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Episode #174: UK Economic Troubles with Professor Surin

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Causes of Inflation and Class Divisions in the UK

This chapter explores the causes of inflation in the UK, examining the debate between actual inflation and price gouging. It discusses the influence of class divisions, corporate profits, supply chain issues, and rising energy prices on inflation. The chapter also highlights the government's support for the wealthy, the role of right-wing tabloid media in fostering racism, and the prospects for the working class in the UK and the US.

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