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minus-squareexplodicle@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 days ago(Stupid question) Why would they print more money instead of just having a higher deficit until congress increases taxes on the poor?
minus-squaresurewhynotlem@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 days agoIt’s the same thing really. When they run a deficit, they’re paying money to somebody, so that money enters circulation causing inflation.
(Stupid question) Why would they print more money instead of just having a higher deficit until congress increases taxes on the poor?
It’s the same thing really. When they run a deficit, they’re paying money to somebody, so that money enters circulation causing inflation.