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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-11

Interest Rates Ineffective Against Current Inflation Driven by Geopolitics, Supply Chains

Inflation in advanced economies is rising due to geopolitical turmoil and fragile supply chains, not excess demand. Policymakers' reliance on interest rates is questioned as a solution to these root causes.

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