Overview:
Celebrated economist Stephen D. King–one of the few to warn ahead of time about the latest inflationary upheaval–identifies key lessons from the history of inflation that policy makers chose not to heed. From ancient Rome through the American Civil War and up to the asset bubbles of today, inflation stems from policy error, sovereign greed, and a collective loss of faith in currencies.
We Need to Talk About Inflation cuts through centuries of bad judgment and misunderstanding, offering a means to intervene now–so we can begin to tackle the political and social upheaval unleashed by inflation.