Mark Blythe

David Westin, seniorrådgivare på Riksbanken, och Mark Blythe, professor i politisk ekonomi vid Brown University, dyker ner i inflationens komplexitet. De diskuterar varför inflationen sköt i höjden post-pandemi och kopplar det till fackföreningars krav på högre löner. Det lyfts fram hur hyperinflation kan leda till att valutor bli värdelösa, med exempel från Zimbabwe. Vidare utforskas sambandet mellan inflation och arbetslöshet, samt hur centralbanker reagerar på dessa ekonomiska utmaningar.

Mark Blyth, a Professor of International Economics at Brown University and author of "Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers," dives into the complexities of inflation and its varied impacts on society. He introduces the concept of angrynomics, discussing how inflation affects different income groups. Blyth critiques traditional monetary theories and explores the dynamics of price controls during the pandemic. He also examines hyperinflation, demographic decline, and the need for adaptable policies in today’s economic landscape.

Mark Blyth, a leading political economist and author of 'Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers', joins Nicolò Fraccaroli to discuss the pervasive nature of inflation and its disproportionate effects on lower-income individuals. They challenge outdated narratives, emphasizing the roles of supply shocks and policymakers' blind spots. The conversation dives into global inflationary experiences, revealing how cultural contexts and historical crises shape our understanding. With humor and insight, they advocate for fresh approaches to navigate today's complex economic landscape.