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For most Americans, we just lived through the highest period of inflation in our lives. And we are reminded of this every time we go grocery shopping. All over TikTok, tons of people have posted ...

Robert J. Genis discusses how inflation should be considered by juries and courts when assessing personal injury verdicts, emphasizing that ignoring it can lead to undercompensation and judicial ...

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Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet. The current economic landscape shows a ...

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A study of 100 inflation shocks since the 1970s provides valuable pointers for policymakers today In the early 1970s, conflict in the Middle East set off a spike in oil prices that left central banks ...