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Experts Warn Unemployment Rise Needed to Curb Inflation

8/9/2025

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Ben Bernanke and Olivier Blanchard delve into the causes of U.S. inflation in the wake of COVID-19, pinpointing soaring global commodity prices and supply chain issues as key factors, rather than labor market strains. They emphasize that achieving the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation goal may necessitate a challenging rise in unemployment to restore equilibrium.

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Story summary

Ben Bernanke and Olivier Blanchard delve into the causes of U.S. inflation in the wake of COVID-19, pinpointing soaring global commodity prices and supply chain issues as key factors, rather than labor market strains. They emphasize that achieving the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation goal may necessitate a challenging rise in unemployment to restore equilibrium.