The Inflation Storm: Economic Challenges and Political Stakes in 2024

The Inflation Storm: Economic Challenges and Political Stakes in 2024
Gas prices at a gas station in Chicago on March 12, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Chadwick Hagan
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Inflation is always a hot-button issue, particularly in an election year, when its effects on daily life and the economy are front and center. Despite the politicization of inflation, understanding its cost typically requires examining key economic indicators: the consumer price index (CPI) and the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index.

Chadwick Hagan
Chadwick Hagan
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Chad is a financier, author, and columnist. He has managed businesses and investments in global markets for over two decades. He is the host of the podcast “Deep Dive Inside,” which discusses Western society. His latest book is “The Myth of California: How Big Government Destroyed The Golden State” (2024).
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