Cameron Bagrie: Economist warns we must be careful not to add to aggregate demand with more spending

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There are concerns there's a risk we become a mouse on an exercise wheel.One of the key parts of the Budget is a billion dollar cost-of-living package, which includes $350 dollars for people who earn less than $70, 000 per year, and don't get the Winter Energy Payment.Economist Cameron Bagrie told Mike Hosking as inflation goes up, and if we start spending more on the other side to compensate, that adds more to aggregate demand.He says if you have people spending a bit more, that adds more to inflation and then you look to compensate other side again - and the mouse on the wheel is going round and round.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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