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The trend of ‘revenge spending’ is clearly seen after a major upheaval such as the pandemic. : ‘Shoppers in the Bullring’ by Mark Hillary is available at https://bit.ly/3mXZI0A CC BY 2.0

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

Cost of living

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

Economy
Universal Basic Income is no more or less inflationary than anything else that raises incomes. : Stan Jourdan CCBY2.0

The idea that a Universal Basic Income fuels inflation makes no economic sense.

Cost of living

Universal Basic Income does not cause inflation

The idea that a Universal Basic Income fuels inflation makes no economic sense.

Economy
The recent global chip shortage is a good example of how supply chain disruptions often sort themselves out. : ‘Body monitoring chip’ by Larry Pribyl is available at https://bit.ly/40b0tSi CC BY-SA 2.0

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

Cost of living

Why supply chain issues do not cause inflation

While there is some correlation, it is wrong to say supply chain kinks are a primary cause of inflation.

Economy
Separating myth from fact is important in formulating effective measures to tackle inflation and in turn, lower the cost of living. : James Goldie, 360info CC BY 4.0

Factors that influence inflation and cost of living are varied but identifying genuine ones can help policymakers prioritise key solutions.

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Cost of living

Deflating the myths of inflation

Economy
Microfinance debts can end up being a trap for women in Sri Lanka. : Adam Jones CCBY2.0

Micro loans promised Sri Lankan and Cambodian women affected by war a way out of poverty as they rebuilt their lives. Instead the loans trapped them in debt.

International women's day

Microfinance promises women a future instead it traps them in debt

Economy
Key advantages of long-read sequencing make it the technology of choice for many new scientific projects. : DNA sequence by ssalonso is available at https://bit.ly/3YaOmDL CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Cost, availability and sample preservation are the main concerns but progress is rapid.

Gene screen

The race to improve DNA sequencing

Economy
New sequencing technologies bring valuable benefits but equitable access may be a challenge. : ‘Strawberries at Out Standing in the Field’ by SanFranAnnie is available at https://bit.ly/41mGl16 CC BY-SA 2.0

Advances in the field are revolutionary but require safeguards to curb misuse.

Gene screen

DNA could ensure strawberry fields forever

Economy
Government debt isn’t the problem, it’s whether governments can pay it back. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Government debt isn’t the problem, it’s whether governments can pay it back.

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Special Report

Governments in the red

Economy
Governments should implement major structural changes to resolve their debt problems and maintain long-term economic stability. : Kishor (Unsplash) Unsplash License

COVID-19 triggered a massive increase in government debt, mainly in low-income countries. But it would be economically wrong to put all the blame on COVID.

Governments in the red

How to end the deadly government debt spiral

Economy