Inflation is just part of the economic game, right? Can't really get rid of it, just gotta manage it.
Is Global Inflation Here to Stay?
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Dec 24, 2017, 05:44 AM
Yeah but it's hit developing nations harder, especially over the years. Now it's a hot topic everywhere.
True, but isn't it kinda just the same old story? Since 1971, inflation's been a constant. Just different levels of it.
satoshi420Full Member
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#4Dec 24, 2017, 08:58 AM
Not sure if it’s the new normal. I mean, inflation rises after crises and sometimes it falls back too.
As long as fiat rules, inflation's here to stay. Governments print money like there's no tomorrow, and it just devalues.
Global inflation rates are super sketchy. Why trust any of those numbers anyway?
Double digits are common in developing countries, sure. But look at places like Argentina totally wrecked by inflation.
seed_ninjaNewbie
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#8Dec 25, 2017, 02:10 AM
International conflicts really crank up inflation. Trade is global now, and wars screw everything up economically.
FED set that 2% target for a reason, huh? Seems like they just want an excuse to keep printing more cash.
k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#10Dec 26, 2017, 03:00 AM
Inflation's a normal part of the economy. It's taught everywhere, so it's not like we're all shocked by it.
lord_diamondSenior Member
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#11Dec 26, 2017, 05:06 AM
But it can’t just be normal. Inflation's either temporary or it’s gonna be the new normal hard to tell right now.
It might end up being just a phase for developed countries. Supply issues can get resolved.
silentchadMember
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#13Dec 26, 2017, 01:38 PM
Developing countries can't escape it. They need better policies to handle inflation and protect citizens.
I think inflation will drop eventually, under 4%. But it’s a cycle, right? Crisis is just waiting to happen again.
Sounds like we're stuck in a crisis loop. This economic system is outdated and not built for today.
silentchadMember
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#16Dec 26, 2017, 11:17 PM
Totally agree. The US is just making things worse with all this money printing, especially during the pandemic.
GigaBridgeMember
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#17Dec 28, 2017, 09:37 AM
Governments play the inflation game to benefit themselves, not us. It's a tool for them, not a problem to fix.
kevin_atlasFull Member
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#18Dec 28, 2017, 10:38 AM
The US is in a tough spot. They can't maintain global power without other countries being in chaos.
Inflation isn’t just about markets. It's driven by the global elite and how they manipulate the system.
This isn't new, though. People have been complaining about inflation for decades. It’s like a never-ending story.