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by kelnos 1423 days ago
> Companies raising prices is not inflation

Given that we base inflation numbers on CPI, inflation exactly is companies raising prices -- well, companies that produce the goods that are included in CPI, anyway.

Yes, we still have to consider the reasoning behind why they are raising prices. Personally, I believe it is more because of supply chain shortages than COVID fiscal policy (though the latter certainly contributes), but I agree that's up for debate.

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> Personally, I believe it is more because of supply chain shortages

Why?