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Inflation: Understanding its Impact on the Economy

Tom Spencer

Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation. Businesses also need to pay more for inputs, like raw materials and labour, leading them to scale back production or further increase prices.

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Clash of Generations - Boomers vs. Millennials: Attitude Change Will Disrupt Wall Street and Corporate America

MishTalk

Boomers: Born 1946-1964 Generation X: Born 1965-1981 Millennials: Born 1982-2003 Brookings Study Excerpts Millennial Dominance Millennial Values By 2020, Millennials will comprise more than one of three adult Americans. Major Attitude Shift I have been writing about the implications of changing attitudes since at least 2008.

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