When we first aired this episode of Ones and Tooze on why prices are rising, analysts were warning of a possible inflation crisis. Now, two months later, the crisis is here, with inflation at a four-decade high. Listen to hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze discuss how inflation works and what it means for ordinary people around the world.  Also on the show: what Germany’s increasing demand for Italian pasta says about the European Union economy.  This is our last episode of 2021, so happy new year! We’ll be back in January. Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we first aired this episode of Ones and Tooze on why prices are rising, analysts were warning of a possible inflation crisis. Now, two months later, the crisis is here, with inflation at a four-decade high. Listen to hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze discuss how inflation works and what it means for ordinary people around the world.  Also on the show: what Germany’s increasing demand for Italian pasta says about the European Union economy.  This is our last episode of 2021, so happy new year! We’ll be back in January. Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices