It's true that misconceptions are not the same as conspiracy theories. However, misconceptions on social phenomena are more likely become conspiracy theories, because they commonly involve speculating other people's behaviors or intentions.

In this case, I find it very hard to distinguish. Is believing inflation caused by corporate greed simply a misconception or is it a conspiracy theory? I'd like to hear someone can elaborate on the difference. Like on what condition it's only a misconception and to what point it becomes a conspiracy theory.