what causes stagflation 
economists argue about the root causes of stagflation in general the stage is set for stagflation when a supply shock occurs this is an unexpected event such as a disruption in the oil supply or a shortage of essential parts such a shock occurred during the covid 19 pandemic with a disruption of the flow of semiconductors that slowed the production of everything from laptops to cars and appliances such a shock can affect all of the factors that make up stagflation inflation employment and economic growth 