Why Central Banks Choose 2% Inflation

Ever wonder why central banks target 2% inflation instead of zero? This episode unpacks the deliberate design behind that number—and why deflation, not inflation, is the real villain. We trace the logic from Japan's lost decade to the Federal Reserve's playbook, exploring how moderate inflation acts as a buffer against economic collapse. But we also examine who pays the price: the regressive tax that quietly erodes savers' purchasing power, and why your personal inflation rate might be far higher than the official headline number. A deep dive into the mechanics, history, and distributional consequences of the world's most intentional economic policy. Episode #555628 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/555628