Election may turn on inflation, but do we even understand it?
How big of a role will inflation play in the upcoming presidential election? That’s anybody’s guess, but one thing is certain: Democrats will cite facts and statistics that they hope
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How big of a role will inflation play in the upcoming presidential election? That’s anybody’s guess, but one thing is certain: Democrats will cite facts and statistics that they hope
After companies got a taste of "greedflation" in the pandemic, bringing prices down will be a doozy, predicts Tom Barkin.
Firms may struggle to keep profits up if demand slows, but so far they are finding ways to keep margins wide. Alexander MacKay coleads the Pricing Lab at…
Firms may struggle to keep profits up if demand slows, but so far they are finding ways to keep margins wide.
Retailers increasingly use digital price displays, which they can change with the touch of a button. Across the economy, executives trying to maximize profits are effectively running tests to see what prices consumers will bear before they stop buying.