Data collected November 2021
MARCUM LLP - HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CEO SURVEY - NO. 5, 2021 | pg. 4
Which of the following best describes your view of the current inflationary cycle?
Coping Strategies
40% 35%
34%
37%
60% 50%
30%
23%
25%
45%
40%
20%
30%
15%
6%
10% 5% 0%
51%
We have absorbed rising costs with significant impact to our margins/bottom lines.
We have been able to absorb some of the increase in costs and passed some on to customers.
We have been able to absorb rising costs with minimal impact.
Total sample (N=175)
We have largely passed our rising costs on to our customers.
20%
5%
10% 0%
It is transitory and will abate once supply chain and labor supply issues are resolved.
It is likely to be a longterm issue that will require intervention (e.g., action by the Federal Reserve Bank).
Total sample (N=259)
Don’t know/Not sure.
