What is stagflation and why are central banks concerned about it?
Stagflation is the combination of economic stagnation and inflation. Image: Unsplash/Mathieu Stern
John Hawkins
Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra, University of Canberra
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