The World Bank's new inflation mascot is a wizard with a mortgage—finally, an economist who understands my rent.
World Bank uses Harry Potter pics to warn of inflation
The World Bank will use images from the new Harry Potter series to illustrate global inflation, showing how even magical folk struggle with rising costs. The campaign aims to simplify economic messaging by comparing soaring prices to wizarding expenses like owl rentals and school supplies, suggesting that if wizards are hurting, Muggles are doomed.
Source: World Bank uses Harry Potter pics to warn of inflation — El Deforma
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