Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...
Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.
The year brought good news on that front. Overall inflation decelerated over the course of 2025, from 2.9% year-over-year in ...
The logic that says President Trump's tariffs haven't caused inflation applies to Joe Biden's presidency too, and confirms ...
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Making Sense of Inflation

The economic force is often seen as a barometer for a nation’s mood and health. But have we misunderstood it all along? It was once natural to think that prices rise constantly, no matter how many new ...
The confident inflationary assertions were likely due to some recency bias. It’s a common view that the Democrats lost the ...
A blow to consumer and business demand likely explains why tariffs’ impact on inflation is limited.
Inflation is caused by the gradual increase in the prices of goods and services throughout the economy. Low inflation is necessary for the economy, but too much inflation causes serious problems.