People’s Understanding of Inflation
Social Economics Lab,
2024
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Inflation and its obverse, deflation, are critical elements in the long-run dynamism of the US economy, because they affect individuals’ and businesses’ spending, saving, and investing. In this authoritative research analysis, academics Alberto Binetti, Francesco Nuzzi, and Stefanie Stantcheva examine how US consumers and businesses shape their views of prices and what impacts those views have on their financial decisions. This valuable report offers a robust assessment of stakeholder perceptions and insights on inflation.
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About the Authors
Stefanie Stantcheva is a professor of economics at Harvard University, where Alberto Binetti and Francesco Nuzzi are PhD candidates.
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