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Cost of living is getting higher but not necessarily because of inflation. : “CBF project Yogyakarta” by Aris Sanjaya/CIFOR is available at https://bit.ly/40FEfIH CC BY 2.0

As inflation hits developed economies across the world, what is the experience in emerging economies such as Indonesia?

Cost of living

How emerging economies adjust to inflation

As inflation hits developed economies across the world, what is the experience in emerging economies such as Indonesia?

Economy
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

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
How quickly are countries transitioning to renewables? : James Goldie, 360info CC BY 4.0

Explore our interactive map illustrating the rise of renewables over the last 20 years.

Energy transition

Interactive: The renewables transition

Environment
Meenakshi Dewan age 20 is one of 4 women from the village of Tinginapu, in the Eastern Ghats, Orissa, who has been trained in solar powered engineering. : DFID

As climate, energy and digital sectors converge it’s up to policymakers to make sure they work well together.

Energy transition

Silos holding back the energy transition

Economy
Reforming energy subsidies is a key element of diversification. : Paul Winwar/Unsplash Unsplash license

Vulnerable to climate change but dependent on fossil fuels, countries in the Arabian Peninsula remain sandwiched should the G20 hasten their energy transitions.

Energy transition

Arab states in difficult dance toward decarbonisation

Environment
US President Joe Biden worked with China at COP26, but a lot has changed since then. : The White House, Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Souring diplomatic relations between the world’s leading economies and biggest polluters could supercharge the race to net zero.

COP27

Who wins in the US, China climate arms race

Environment