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Janet Yellen: I think this is what most economists think--that the current burst of inflation we have seen reflects the difficulties…

On the recordJune 15, 2021
I think this is what most economists think--that the current burst of inflation we have seen reflects the difficulties of reopening an economy that has been shut down.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen explains inflation is due to reopening challenges post-pandemic.

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