When contemplating whether we are entering a new era of higher inflation, it makes sense to first reflect upon the lessons from history. While there are several insights that apply to the current debate, a unifying theme is that sustained high inflation is not simply ‘always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon’ – labour and product market institutions determine the extent to which price pressures translate into actual inflation, and where inflation settles in the medium term is ultimately the decision of policymakers.
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