Inflation
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Gains Marginally in December 2024
The price of energy, entertainment, and rent continued to rise. Food prices were down slightly following November’s increase. Signs point to stabilization.
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‘Greedflation’ Claims Distract, Drive Policy in the Wrong Direction
Blaming producers for higher prices obscures true policy failures and economic bad actors — perhaps deliberately.
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Has Generation Z Gotten a Raw Economic Deal?
Young people are struggling with high car and home prices, but still live better than their peers of the past. Perhaps lifestyle choices are driving their discontent.
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Trump’s Minimum Wage Remarks Highlight the Flaws in Federal Mandates
Uniform wage laws destroy jobs, raise prices, and make automation more attractive….and that’s among the businesses that survive.
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AIER Year-End Holiday Index 2024
Your holiday costs grew 19 percent in the past 5 years, mostly due to COVID-era monetary policy. Scaling back spending? You’re not alone.
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From 65 Cents to $5.69: Big Macs Show How The Federal Reserve Ate Your Bills’ Buying Power
Inflation, driven by government spending, has gobbled up 85 percent of the Big Macs you could have bought. But we’re unlikely to see supersized bills in circulation.
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The FOMC Should Hold Rates Steady
Monetary policy remains tight. We have enough data to see a (hopefully temporary) stall in disinflation. FOMC should keep its target rate at 4.50 to 4.75 percent for now.
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Shows Continued Disinflation in November 2024
New data suggest that, despite hurdles, inflation is still on track toward the 2-percent level.
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Are We Doomed To Relive Nixon-Era Inflation?
A fluctuating value of money and debt tips the scales to make winners and losers. Government wins more of our wealth. Everyone else suffers.
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Is Inflation in 2024 Fueled by Supply or Demand?
Pandemics, storms, and supply chains gaps comprise just 8.3 percent of inflation since 2020. 90 percent is fueled by increased spending (demand).
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AIER’s Everyday Price Index Gains Marginally in December 2024
The price of energy, entertainment, and rent continued to rise. Food prices were down slightly following November’s increase. Signs point to stabilization.
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•
‘Greedflation’ Claims Distract, Drive Policy in the Wrong Direction
Blaming producers for higher prices obscures true policy failures and economic bad actors — perhaps deliberately.
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•
Has Generation Z Gotten a Raw Economic Deal?
Young people are struggling with high car and home prices, but still live better than their peers of the past. Perhaps lifestyle choices are driving their discontent.
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•
Trump’s Minimum Wage Remarks Highlight the Flaws in Federal Mandates
Uniform wage laws destroy jobs, raise prices, and make automation more attractive….and that’s among the businesses that survive.
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•
AIER Year-End Holiday Index 2024
Your holiday costs grew 19 percent in the past 5 years, mostly due to COVID-era monetary policy. Scaling back spending? You’re not alone.
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•
From 65 Cents to $5.69: Big Macs Show How The Federal Reserve Ate Your Bills’ Buying Power
Inflation, driven by government spending, has gobbled up 85 percent of the Big Macs you could have bought. But we’re unlikely to see supersized bills in circulation.
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•
The FOMC Should Hold Rates Steady
Monetary policy remains tight. We have enough data to see a (hopefully temporary) stall in disinflation. FOMC should keep its target rate at 4.50 to 4.75 percent for now.
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•
AIER’s Everyday Price Index Shows Continued Disinflation in November 2024
New data suggest that, despite hurdles, inflation is still on track toward the 2-percent level.
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•
Are We Doomed To Relive Nixon-Era Inflation?
A fluctuating value of money and debt tips the scales to make winners and losers. Government wins more of our wealth. Everyone else suffers.
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•
Is Inflation in 2024 Fueled by Supply or Demand?
Pandemics, storms, and supply chains gaps comprise just 8.3 percent of inflation since 2020. 90 percent is fueled by increased spending (demand).