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Economists draw swords over how to fix inflation

Economists continue to debate the causes of inflation and the effectiveness of measures to bring it down, as central bank officials warn that the job is far from done.

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  • Economists continue to debate the causes of inflation and how to bring it down.
  • Underlying or 'core' inflation remains stubborn despite falling headline inflation.
  • Central bank officials warn that the job of reducing inflation is far from done.
  • There is a debate over whether greedy firms or demand exceeding supply is to blame for rising prices.
  • Inflation problems in the US and euro zone are becoming more similar over time.
Economists draw swords over how to fix inflation
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