Higher demand and reduced supply could be drivers for higher reads on inflation. Another reason? Simple math. Consider, for example, if prices increase by 30%. But what if prices fell by 30% before? Would that mean prices are back up to where they were? Percentages don’t tell the whole story, which is why looking at price levels can be just as important as looking at inflation rates. Economists refer to the distortions in relative price changes as “base effects.” What are base… Source link
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