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1970s Inflation: The Economic Fever That Changed America

The Marginal Revolution Podcast

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This chapter explores the sharp rise in inflation during the 1970s, a decade characterized by economic turmoil and political change. It delves into the disparity between public perception and economic forecasts, drawing on Milton Friedman's insights on the severity of inflation.

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