Worker productivity is booming. Why is inflation so tame?
In the first quarter of the year, the productivity of U.S. workers rose at the fastest pace since 2014: 3.6%. Productivity gains like that are supposed to come along with plenty of inflation. But prices are barely rising. What gives? While American workers are more productive, their additional production isn’t translating to additional income. Instead, their employers are reaping the gains — and holding prices steady.
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