In this UWO Now episode, host Wendell Ray talks with David Fuller, PhD, professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and discusses the causes and consequences of inflation. They explore how supply chains, consumer demand, and central bank policies interact to shape prices for everything from groceries to gas. Dr. Fuller explains what inflation really means for families and businesses.

• What inflation is and how it’s measured

• Federal Reserve policy and interest rates

• Supply-chain disruptions and consumer behavior

• Impact on wages, jobs, and personal budgets

• Strategies for navigating economic uncertainty

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(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Defining Inflation
(03:26) Causes of inflation

(11:12) What is a leading indicator?                                     

(22:52) Will prices ever fall?                                            

(26:08) Elected officials have no impact on inflation