Journal Article
How Does a Rise in International Shipping Costs Affect U.S. Inflation?
Abstract: Trenton Herriford, Elizabeth M. Johnson, Nicholas Sly, and A. Lee Smith find that an increase in ocean shipping costs leads to a modest boost in core inflation after one year.
Keywords: Imports; Inflation; International shipping;
JEL Classification: E31;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Part of Series: Macro Bulletin
Publication Date: 2016-12-01
Pages: 1-3