For some reason a lot seem to think it’s only caused by one or two things.
Obviously in play today
Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.
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Also obviously in play today
Demand-pull inflation is the upward pressure on prices that follows a shortage in supply where too much money is chasing too few goods.
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In play post Covid, when a whole bunch banked $$, while others took it on the chin.
Inflation has a big impact on your finances. Learn what it is, what causes inflation, how you can spot the signs of inflation and how you can protect yourself.
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In play now? Tomorrow?
Cost-push inflation occurs when overall prices rise (inflation) due to increases in production costs such as wages and raw materials.
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As for the UAW.
Guessing they will hurt their members, more than they help.