From 'than the passage of time, the rate of inflation, or geographic location, as so often is the case today.', can we conclude that 'Factors include the passage of time, the rate of inflation, or geographic location.' is unrelated and maintains neutrality?
than the passage of time, the rate of inflation, or geographic location, as so often is the case today.###Factors include the passage of time, the rate of inflation, or geographic location.