On the fragility of the nonlinear Phillips curve interpretation of recent inflation

The inflationary episode from 2021 to 2023 reignited the debate on the nonlinearity of the Phillips curve. Aggregate and city-level data indicate a non-linear relationship,
Homeowners care about inflation, renters less so

Consumers have vastly different views about inflation – shaped by personal experience, financial literacy, and exposure to economic news. This column examines how consumers’ housing

