IMF Warns that Price Shocks Can Tighten Inflation for Years
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The cost of living in the capital worries people who live in high prices of food and energy should become more frequent, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The institution warns that these crises can keep inflation expectations high for longer, aggravate poverty and threaten economic stability. An IMF survey, released this week, analyzed the measures adopted by governments over three decades to mitigate the effects of these high…
When food and energy prices rise sharply, the first reaction of governments is often to introduce price controls or distribute subsidies to citizens. A detailed analysis of the International Monetary Fund, published as part of the latest World Economic Outlook report, shows that such measures consume huge amounts of money from the budget, pour most of the aid into the pockets of the wealthy, and put the poorest citizens in a worse situation on […
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, sees this year's crisis measures as protection against price shocks, as in Sweden. But it also points the way towards a more sustainable crisis policy.
The impact is potentially heavier for low-income households that allocate most of their income to making ends meet.
The IMF says that food and energy fires have become routine in the last five years and keep inflation expectations high for up to three years after each crisis. The fund recommends targeted income transfers: price controls and tax cuts cost three to six times more.
IMF study points out that food and energy price shocks tend to be more frequent and keep inflation high for years
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