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Is the “last mile” of inflation actually the hardest?
Sep 14, 2023

Is the “last mile” of inflation actually the hardest?

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Economists aren't actually sure. Where did this universally-accepted but unproven idea come from?

Segments From this episode

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What's the big deal about the "last mile" of inflation?

News outlets and banks have said over and over that the final push to bring down inflation is the hardest. Is there any evidence supporting the claim?

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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Jordan Mangi Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC