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The stark increase to the average cost of living worldwide has led to a haze of confusion and misinformation online. These resources may help.
by Evan Pattison, Aug. 1, 2022
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For many people, including Snopes readers, the economy's health is a primary concern. As the cost of living soars in the U.S. and around the world, we've investigated several inflation-related claims from political leaders and other types of rumors.
We've compiled some of those fact checks, as well as analysis by economists, to help people make sense of the rising prices.
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An image of an October 2021 post went viral in July 2022, as inflation continued to push prices up.
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Economists typically focus on the three big macroeconomic variables: gross domestic product, une ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Here's one economist's take on rising consumer prices across the globe.
