The late 1970s marked a high point for economic equality in the UK. Returning to the progressive policies that made that possible could solve today’s cost of living crisis.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
Articles on Inflation
Displaying 261 - 280 of 555 articles
As the Johnson government ends, here’s what lies ahead for a new UK chancellor
Strikes are happening across various UK industries at the moment, but what is the history of strike action in UK?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a ‘double-whammy’ interest rate rise, with up to five more to come in 2022.
Research shows new tech announcements have a real, immediate impact on the economy. How can we apply this to economic news
The panel believes Australia will avoid a recession the year ahead, but is much less certain about the United States. It expects real wages to go backwards and economic growth to sink.
We are at a dangerous tipping point in ‘inflationary psychology’, says the central bank for the world’s central banks.
Dark warnings about rising labour costs ignore the importance of profits in driving higher prices.
Professor Leigh Sparks looks at the latest UK retail sales and consumer sentiment data.
The global food system lacks resilience because it is too focused on keeping down costs.
The latest data shows imports of bottle rockets, sparklers and other fireworks at a record pace, even as consumer demand appears likely to wane. That could create opportunities for patient revelers.
An economist explains why imposing price caps to ensure shoppers can still afford to feed their families healthy food will only make things worse.
The underlying reason for the price increases is the acceleration in the international price of crude oil, linked to the Russian war in the Ukraine.
How to deal with high inflation and sputtering growth at the same time.
Recent rate hikes will not do much to tackle inflation, but greater cooperation between the Bank of England and the government could help the UK economy.
The rich history of UK consumer culture has been captured in the composition of the ‘basket of goods’ used to measure inflation.
The Fair Work Commission has granted a pay increase to Australia’s lowest-paid workers for a good reason. Even with rising inflation, the economy is strong.
The Fed raised interest rates the most in nearly three decades to fight stubborn inflation. A finance expert explains what’s happening, the risks and what it means for consumers.
High food prices are exposing yet another risk of our hyper-concentrated global food system and strengthening the case for more diversified and decentralized alternatives.
Periods of high food inflation affect poor households the most. This is because they spend a higher percentage of their income on food.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney
-
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
-
Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
-
Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra
-
Professor of Economics & Business, Allegheny College
-
Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University
-
Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
-
Visiting Professor at the Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
-
Associate Professor of Finance, Mississippi State University
-
Senior Lecturer, Research School of Economics, and Research Associate, Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, Australian National University
-
Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska Omaha
-
Associate Professor of Economics, Pace University
-
Senior Lecturer in Economics | Freelance Consultant, Sheffield Hallam University
-
Associate Professor in Economics, University of Leeds
-
Lecturer in Economics, Monash University
