Why Central Banks Target 2% Inflation
To learn for free on Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/theplainbagel. Brilliant’s also giving viewers 20% off an annual Premium subscription, which gives you unlimited daily access to everything on Brilliant!00:00 - Introduction02:09 - The Origin of 2% Inflation04:03 - Argument for 2%06:57 - Why Not Deflation?09:21 - Costs and Considerations12:30 - Why the Target Won't Change13:48 - SponsorDespite economists warning on the negative impact of tariffs, the US has been reporting stronger-than-expected GDP growth, record tariff revenue, and trillions of inbound investment commitments. Let's…
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