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An Accurate Understanding Of U.S. Inflation: A Deep Dive with John Williams Of Shadow Stats

Finding Genius Podcast

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Unmasking U.S. Inflation: A Closer Look

This chapter explores the complexities of U.S. inflation and employment statistics, revealing discrepancies between reported and actual figures. The speaker discusses how government adjustments to the Consumer Price Index have potentially inflated the headline inflation rate, suggesting it might be closer to 11% instead of 3%. Additionally, the discussion touches on the misleading portrayal of unemployment, indicating that the true rate could be much higher when accounting for those no longer actively seeking work.

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