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Great Inflation 2.0? Lessons from the 1970s

Policy stimulus and tolerance of inflation by central banks may lead to higher inflation in some G7 countries in the coming years. Given the parallels with the run-up to the high-inflation era of the 1970s, it is natural to be worried about history repeating itself. While we accept that medium-term inflation risks are probably skewed to the upside, the lessons from history suggest that the chances of a Great Inflation 2.0 are low.

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