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The US national debt more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, but inflation was low. It's only up 50% in the 6 years since, but we've had crazy inflation. The only new factors have been the things you listed - supply shocks, war.

A lot of things other things happened in 1914. For instance, World War 1. Why not blame that for inflation?

I said inflation was due to all of the factors you listed. Debt and deficits was one of the factors. I just don't think it's the only factor, like you do.



> The only new factors have been the things you listed - supply shocks, war

You overlooked the incredible increase in government spending.

> I just don't think it's the only factor, like you do.

For the other factors, you'll need to account for where all the extra money comes from.


> You overlooked the incredible increase in government spending.

Tax cuts too. Tax increases reduce inflation.




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