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news Project Syndicate 2026-05-22

Affordability Crisis Requires Addressing Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms

Governments worldwide are responding to affordability concerns by treating symptoms like price reductions with retailers, rather than the underlying causes. This approach creates an illusion of action but fails to deliver lasting solutions.


<p>Too many governments around the world are responding to affordability concerns by treating the symptoms rather than the underlying causes. Negotiating marginal price reductions with retailers might create the appearance of responsiveness, but the results will inevitably disappoint.</p>

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