Inflation has been distorting the progress of the Iraqi economy; moreover, it has contributed to prolonged economic instability. This study examines the relationships between inflation and key macroeconomic variables. It is primarily based on data from the Central Bank of Iraq's annual bulletin for variables such as GDP, M1, and interest rate (IR). Additionally, workforce (WF) data was extracted from UNCTAD statistical sources.An ARDL co-integration approach was used to investigate correlations, co-integration, and long-run relationships among the variables. The findings reflect the existence...