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Plain English with Derek Thompson

U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices, Stuck Inflation, Higher Rates, and Wrong Experts

Apr 16, 2024
Jason Furman, a professor of economics at Harvard, discusses the surge in home and auto insurance prices, the unexpected halt in inflation, the errors in economic experts' forecasts, the obstacles to further disinflation, and the potential for higher interest rates in the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Inflation has stagnated at high levels impacting consumer spending.
  • Surge in insurance and repair costs for homes and cars due to various factors.

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