Gold is a better stabiliser of Ghana's inflation than oil
Is the cedi the real culprit behind Ghana's soaring inflation, and not global oil prices as many believe?
A new study suggests the cedi's value, not oil prices, is the primary driver of Ghana's inflation. Researchers Emmanuel Awuku Debrah and Benedict Atta Boateng analyzed 193 months of data from 2010-2026. The study - GANRAP - offers a new perspective on Ghana's economic challenges.
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