Excess Spending Keeps Inflation Above Target In April
· seekingalpha.com
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed prices higher this year. The latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis suggests the worst of the price hikes may be in the rearview mirror.
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By William J. Luther
Supply shocks alone cannot explain higher prices. Excessive spending is to blame — and policymakers hav...