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Trapped by inflation? The return of financial repression

Trapped by inflation? The return of financial repression

Update: 2025-05-29
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In this episode, hosts Edmund Greaves and Chris Tuite explain the concept of financial repression, a policy that affects savers by forcing them to earn returns below inflation. They explore newly-announced government reforms aimed at creating pension mega funds, illustrate the historical context of financial repression and examine its impact on retirees and savers.Disclaimer:

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Trapped by inflation? The return of financial repression

Trapped by inflation? The return of financial repression

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