Inflation caution amid hopeful April prices
The piece warns against overreliance on April's 0.4 percent price rise and recalls 1976 to argue against policy relaxation. It urges continued restraint on spending and monetary stimulus, urging vigilance to prevent renewed inflation. It highlights the risk of political pressure to ease budgets and the consequences for future generations.
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Washington
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Inflation and policy missteps shape 1981 outlook
The piece argues policymakers misread inflation trends and underestimating both private sector resilience and persistent inflation. It cites Carter Reagan and past presidents, noting 1981 began with an 8.4 percent inflation surge and forecasts may repeat costly mistakes.
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Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
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