
Power, profit, and the politics of inflation
The Consumer Price Index (the major measure of inflation) rose 8.1 per cent in June compared to last year—the biggest jump in almost 40 years.
Alex Himelfarb (he/him) is the chair of the CCPA national office board, former Clerk of the Privy Council and academic, and chair or member of several voluntary sector organizations.
The Consumer Price Index (the major measure of inflation) rose 8.1 per cent in June compared to last year—the biggest jump in almost 40 years.
With rising inflation, it's important to consider what governments can—and shouldn't—do about it. Listening to the austerity hawks would do more harm than good.
Five readings to help us understand what’s needed and what it will take
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