Americans are blanching at high food and gas prices but inflation is affecting every corner of the globe. The main causes: war in Ukraine and pandemic lockdowns in China. Marco Werman explores the connections and what has to happen to tame inflation with Jacob Goldstein, author of “Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing,” and host of the podcast: “What’s your Problem,” a podcast about business and technology.
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