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Greedflation Is Real

Stuff You Should Know

The Rise of Shrinkflation and Greedflation

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This chapter explores the concepts of shrinkflation and skimpflation, discussing how consumers are receiving less for the same price in products and ingredients. It delves into the strategies employed by companies early in the pandemic to gradually increase prices and the impact of factors like greed and corporate consolidation on inflation. The chapter also debates the idea of implementing price controls or taxing windfall profits to address exploitation during crises.

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