What Causes Inflation?

# Stuff You Should Know - Inflation Episode Summary

In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down inflation in a way that actually makes sense, exploring what it is, how it's measured, and why it matters to your wallet. They dive into competing economic theories about what causes prices to rise, from the "too much money chasing too few goods" explanation to more complex debates between economists who can't seem to agree on anything. The hosts walk through how the government tracks inflation using a massive basket of 80,000 items and explain the real-world impact on everything from home prices to small business profits, all while maintaining their signature skeptical take on whether anyone actually understands how the economy works.