While the pandemic began to alter the way we live in 2020, its ripple effect on the economy has continued the devastation. Initially, people were not spending as much as they would have if they didn’t have to remain at home. Once the government relaxed the restrictions in November 2020, people began traveling and satisfying their pent-up demand. This surge in spending overwhelmed the limited supply, which caused short-term inflation (when demand exceeds supply, prices go up). Several other factors have affected inflation since then, and households have been reeling due to the hikes in the prices of everyday items. However, hardly anyone talks about the effect of inflation on American … [Read more...]
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