Inflation in Russia and the world: new trends
The latest changes in the geopolitics since 2021 and the sharp escalation of political conflicts at the beginning of 2022 have further exacerbated the economic problems observed in the largest countries of the world. The test of the coronovirus pandemic turned out to be only a preparation for more tragic events for the economy, which were caused by radical changes in the policies of key world powers and the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine. Inflation rates have risen significantly to frightening levels not only in Russia, but also in prosperous European countries and the United States. The article states a political and economic approach to inflation in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and the global recession. New trends in the functioning of inflation in the early 20s of the 21st century were systematized and summarized. The changes that occur with inflation rates in Russia, Western Europe and the United States are temporary, and are also explained by the imposition of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on the recession and the aggravation of political relations between the West and Russia. The contours of the interaction of inflation with economic growth, unemployment and globalization are outlined. The development of further events is aggravated by the imperfection of the resource use policy, on the one hand, and a significant lag in the creation of technologies, on the other. The aggravation of the conflict in Ukraine and the continuation of the sanctions war against Russia will inevitably lead to a new alignment of forces in the creation of interstate alliances and a redistribution of spheres of influence in world markets. Author’s hypotheses on debatable aspects (topics) of monetary policy are put forward. Questions for the exchange of opinions between colleagues are formulated.