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Why Printing Trillions of Dollars May Not Cause Inflation

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  • 11 min
  • 6/21/2020
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View ContentWhy Printing Trillions of Dollars May Not Cause Inflation

Central banks and governments worldwide have injected stimulus money into the economy at a record pace in an attempt to fend off a global recession. While some prices have increased as supply chains are disrupted, economists and policymakers say inflation could still stay low for a long time. CNBC reporter Elizabeth Schulze examines inflation and interviews economists to see their views.


Discussion Questions

How would a higher than usual inflation rate affect your daily activities?