Talking Stagflation With My Daddy

Next time, I’ll be a better daughter instead of an economic data junky

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“Inflation’s through the roof. Gas prices are sky-high. They’re talking about stagflation,” my daddy said. The words tumbled out in a single breath as if building to a horrific prophecy of economic doom. Instead, the conversation shifted to the price of canned pinto beans costing more than…