Price control

The German government’s ‘wait-and-see’ approach to the energy-price shock needlessly prolonged a period of heightened economic insecurity and contributed to a sharp increase in support for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland. Photo: Getty Images via Project Syndicate
Panorama

Who's afraid of price controls?

Despite the widespread adoption of price controls and the support of some prominent economists, the economic mainstream remains apprehensive about policies that might disrupt price signals

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Controlling commodity prices now govt's main priority: Quader

A retail store in the capital. File Photo: TBS
Bazaar

4 ministers, other govt officials to meet Sunday to tackle rising commodity prices

Illustration: TBS
Analysis

Managing inflation through price controls is an exercise in futility

Toys and snacks for sale at stores in Quezon City, the Philippiens/ Photo: Bloomberg
Economy

Inflation is thriving in our era's lack of trust

Indexes show Bangladesh's better performance in containing essentials price
Economy

Indexes show Bangladesh's better performance in containing essentials price

File Photo: Saikat Bhadra/TBS
Markets

Govt ups market monitoring to control prices of essentials

An investor is reflected in a window in front of a board displaying stock prices at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Australia, May 5, 2017/ Reuters
Global Economy

Venezuela sets new price controls, with eggs costing more than a month's wages