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Why is inflation so high and will it stay that way? An economist explains

man looks at financial data amid concerns about soaring inflation

The rise in inflation is being largely driven by post-pandemic demand and the war in Ukraine. Image: Frank Busch/Unsplash

Gayle Markovitz
Lead Editor, World Economic Forum
Natalie Marchant
Writer, Forum Agenda
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