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

May 12, 2022

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

Natalie Marchant

Freelance Writer, Editor, World Economic Forum

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