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Role of Inflation Expectations in Determining Inflation Persistence

The way in which workers and firms form their expectations about future inflation is a critical factor in determining the longevity of an inflationary episode. Following an initial price shock, if expectations remain unchanged, the result may be a single, one-time increase in the inflation rate. However, if expectations adjust upwards, it can trigger a persistent wage-price spiral, where inflation continues to rise over time.

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