stagflation
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The economy was undergoing stagflation and the public fisc had just been rescued by the International Monetary Fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
He warns that if the AI boom disappoints after activity is pulled forward, it could result in an overheated economy and stagflation.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
The parallels to today, while not exact, are interesting; along with the Iran hostage crisis, stagflation ended up destroying Jimmy Carter’s presidency.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
Need to Know: The markets are in the early stages of pricing in stagflation.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
However, the economic record especially since the 1970s is mixed, with issues like stagflation, problems with the welfare state and continued poverty and also with the issue of sustainable development and protection of the environment.
From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing stagflation
Economics
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American History - Middle School
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