The link between wage growth and inflation is weakening - this is why

Nov 13, 2019

A vegetable seller grabs a handful of indian beans at a street market, in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian - RC1E29EAF430

The price of labor—namely wages—is rising at a robust pace. Image: REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Richard Varghese

economist, IMF’s European Department.

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