What is inflation? What is hyperinflation? Paul Segal explains

By CORE Econ | 24 March 2026

Paul Segal recently authored one of CORE’s Insights from the Global South. The sky’s the limit: The economics of inflation and hyperinflation explores the multiple mechanisms that underlie inflation.

On a recent visit to London, Paul kindly took time out of his schedule to record a video introduction to his Insight. In it, he explains what we mean by inflation and hyperinflation, and what governments do to try to bring inflation under control. Watch the video below, or read the full Insight here.

We are grateful to Paul for his contribution. Learn more about Paul on his website.

Paul Segal Insight blog post