Venezuela's 'Default' Crisis Boosts 4000% Inflation
Venezuela's 'Default' Crisis Boosts 4000% Inflation Bolivar value against dollar, one-27th of last year The Venezuelan economy, which is facing the default crisis, is suffering from hyperinflation of over 4000%. Prices have soared as difficulties in procuring essential commodities have been hampered by the flow of foreign currencies due to economic sanctions by the international community, including the United States. The credibility of domestic currency has fallen sharply. According to CNN, professor Steve Hanke, an economist at Johns Hopkins University, estimated that the price of Venezuela surged 4115% from a year ago. Venezuela 's surge in prices has intensified since the government refused to pay some foreign debt. There is a shortage of food and medicine in all parts of Venezuela now. In front of supermarkets and cash dispensers, there are long lines of people who want to buy necessities. Hanke's research results are lower than those of other s