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Understanding Stagflation and its Potential Impact on the US Economy
TLDR Stagflation is a combination of high unemployment, slow economic growth, and high inflation that can lead to a vicious cycle of shrinking dollars, less spending power, and a sluggish economy. It is a concern because if there is too much money in the market, inflation could skyrocket.
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This podcast episode is about stagflation and the potential for high inflation in the US.
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Stagflation is a combination of high unemployment, slow economic growth, and high inflation, which can lead to a vicious cycle of shrinking dollars, less spending power, and a sluggish economy.
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Stagflation is a contraction of stagnant and inflation, and it refers to a combination of slow economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation that was not thought possible before the 1970s.
11:23
Stagflation occurs when inflation rises faster than wages, leading to a wage-price spiral.
14:58
The government can manipulate aggregate demand through government spending and tax policy, but if too much money is pumped into the economy, it can lead to a wage-price spiral and inflation.
18:54
Neoliberalism, based on Milton Friedman's economic policies, involves the idea of too much money circulating in the economy, which can lead to negative consequences.
22:27
Stagflation is a concern because if there is too much money in the market, inflation could skyrocket.
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Stagflation is a big vicious cycle and it's best to save money when it's cheap or expensive.
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