The following article was written by Dr. Thorsten Polleit and was originally published in October 2022. Since then, inflation has come down significantly, but his analysis is still valid. Dr. Polleit is Chief Economist of Degussa Bank and an Honorary Professor at the University of Bayreuth. He also acts as an investment advisor. ~Tim McMahon, editor. Inflation, High Inflation, and Hyperinflation The word “inflation” is heard and read everywhere these days. However, since different people sometimes have very different understandings of inflation, here is a definition: Inflation is the sustained rise in the prices of goods across the board. This definition conveys that inflation … [Read more...]