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Beyond Transitory: Structural Drivers of Post-Pandemic Inflation in the UK

Authors
Yangxin Wang1, *, Deqing Ye2, Yuxuan Zhang1
1Bangor College, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
2Bangor Business School, Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2DG, United Kingdom
*Corresponding author. Email: 1094743445@qq.com
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Yangxin Wang
Available Online 3 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-888-2_93How to use a DOI?
Keywords
High Inflation; UK Economy; Post-Pandemic; Supply Chain Disruptions; Labour Market; Monetary Policy; Structural Reform; CPIH
Abstract

This research investigates the persistent return of high inflation in the UK’s post-pandemic era, arguing that it stems from structural vulnerabilities rather than standard inflation theories. By analyzing quarterly CPIH data from 2015 to 2024, the study conducts a t-test analysis which reveals that post-pandemic inflation is significantly higher and more volatile. The findings indicate that this inflationary environment is not a result of demand overheating, but is driven by underlying supply-side constraints. The core drivers identified include persistent supply chain disruptions, fundamental shifts in the labour market, and compounded external shocks from events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The paper concludes that traditional monetary policies have limited effectiveness in addressing these structural imbalances. Therefore, it calls for a strategic shift towards coordinated structural reforms, particularly in energy and trade policy, to effectively manage inflation in the long term.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
3 December 2025
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978-94-6463-888-2
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6463-888-2_93How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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