Isabella M Weber and Evan Wasner challange the dominant view of inflation that it is macroeconomic in origin and must always be tackled with macroeconomic tightening In contrast they argue that inflation is predominantly a sellers inflation that derives from microeconomic origins namely the ability of firms with market power … 2023 Level: perito Sellers’ Inflation, Profits and Conflict: Why can Large Firms Hike Prices in an Emergency? Isabella M. Weber, Evan Wasner UMass Amherst The dominant view of inflation holds that it is macroeconomic in origin and must always be tackled with macroeconomic tightening. In contrast, we argue that the US COVID-19 inflation is predominantly a sellers’ inflation that derives from microeconomic origins, namely the ability of firms with market power to hike prices. 2023 Level: perito Sellers’ Inflation, Profits and Conflict: Why can Large Firms Hike Prices in an Emergency? Isabelle M. Weber Evan Wasner UMass Amherst Is inflation just a number game or does it hold deeper societal implications? Join Isabella Weber (@UMass.Amherst) as she challenges traditional economic stances on inflation and delves into the social dimensions of pricing. Discover how context shapes our reactions to price hikes and why understanding this can be a game-changer. 2023 Level: debutante Sellers Inflation Isabella Weber New Economic Thinking In parallel to rising inflation numbers, the concept of profit inflation has clearly risen to prominence in recent years. But what is it exactly? This dossier aims not only to collect the most important publications on profit inflation but also intends to map out the development of the discourse and the different positions within the debate. 2024 Level: adelantado Profit Inflation: Mapping the debate Theresa Walter Exploring Economics