Dialogue: Gas to Groceries – Why are we paying so much?

February 8, 2022

America’s rate of inflation has hit its highest level in more than 30 years. After decades of only minimal price increases, the annual inflation rate has reached seven percent. Heating costs have risen sharply over last year. Experts blame supply chain disruptions, rising wages and government stimulus checks for the sudden spikes in prices and energy costs.

Featuring Dr. Ned Hill, professor of economic development at Ohio State’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and Dr. Robert Rich, senior economic and policy advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, this Dialogue discussion will try to get to the bottom of the trend, predict what lies ahead and look at what, if anything, policy makers can do about it. The program will be moderated by Trevor Brown, dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.