Structural Inflation as a Persistent Risk: Corporate Impacts and Strategic Responses in Asia

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how structural inflation affects corporate management in Asia, focusing on persistent economic challenges.
• Reviewed existing literature on inflation and economic uncertainty.
• Analyzed the impact of structural price increases on productivity, investment, and financial structure.
• Considered factors like climate change, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions affecting price levels.
• Identified the limitations of monetary policy in addressing structural inflation.
• Confirmed the need for companies to diversify supply chains and enhance resilience to climate change.
• Proposed strategies for businesses to adapt to ongoing inflationary pressures.

Abstract