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The Beyoncé Effect: How the Singer’s Concerts Impacted Inflation in Sweden

  • Natalie Sherman
  • Economics Editor – New York

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Fans from all over the world flocked to the Swedish capital for Beyoncé’s concert

Do you think the war in Ukraine or problems with supply chains are primarily responsible for the price hike and inflation? You probably don’t know how Beyoncé’s concerts have affected inflation levels in Sweden.

Last month, the American singer performed her first concert – as part of her world tour – in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, which greatly increased the demand for hotels and restaurants, according to economic statistics in the country.

Last May, Sweden recorded a higher-than-expected inflation rate of 9.7 percent.

The rise in hotel and restaurant prices was behind this sudden inflation.

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