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It might be tempting to blame inflation on profits, but the reality is still about high demand and short supply

  • Written by Michael P. Cameron, Professor of Economics, University of Waikato
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Despite the latest inflation figures for New Zealand coming in slightly lower than expected by many economists, the rate remains stubbornly high. At 6.7% for the year to March 2023, the inflation rate is more than double the Reserve Bank’s target range of 1-3%.

But not everyone seems to be feeling the pain of increasing prices.

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