Curbing use of market power can help fight against inflation - Sydney Morning Herald

Rising gas and electricity prices are significant, direct contributors to today’s inflation, but more can and should do more to curb market power where there are only a few powerful providers.

Increasing interest rates often seems to be our only weapon against rising inflation. But understanding the role of market power and curbing its use can also play a role, as can taking some sector-sp… [+2307 chars]

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