Note sull'episodio
This episode unpacks the widening gap between official inflation numbers and the financial pressure consumers actually feel. While headline data shows inflation cooling, households continue to experience rising costs, shrinking purchasing power, and persistent economic stress. These notes break down the psychological, structural, and economic forces behind that disconnect.
đ What We Cover in This Episode
- Why official inflation metrics understate realâworld price pressures, especially for essentials like food, rent, and utilities.
- How âsticky pricesâ keep everyday costs high even after inflation slows.
- The role of wage stagnation and why pay increases arenât keeping up with lived expenses.
- Shrinkflation and skimpflation as hidden contribut ...Â
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