Critique of central bankers' push for interest rate hikes amid energy price concerns

Summary

The article criticizes Megan Greene, a Bank of England MPC member, for advocating potential interest rate hikes if Middle East conflict drives energy prices up. The author argues that raising interest rates in response to supply-side shocks (like energy price spikes) is misguided and impoverishing, as it punishes workers and households rather than addressing the root causes of inflation. The piece contends that central bankers are using flawed economic models that prioritize fighting inflation at all costs, ignoring the real-world consequences of higher rates on employment, wages, and living standards.

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