Riot-geared: the tensions behind France’s unrest

Sophie Petter, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, provides insight into the civil unrest in France following the police shooting of a teenager. She discusses the root causes of societal tension and the government’s struggle to find solutions amidst growing discontent. Simon Rabinovich, U.S. economics editor, examines the implications of a 6% rise in American wages and challenges the fears surrounding wage-price spirals in the current inflationary climate. Together, they dissect the delicate balance between economic growth and social stability.