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