Inflation Isn't What the "Experts" Say It Is. The Confusion in Terms Is Deliberate

Inflation Isn’t What the “Experts” Say It Is. The Confusion in Terms Is Deliberate

Tags: Money Supply, Central Banks, Inflation

04/09/2022 Manuel Tacanho

The usual “experts” claim inflation is a general increase in the price level. Wrong. Prices rise because of inflation, which is a government-caused increase in the amount of money in circulation.

Original Article: “Inflation Isn’t What the “Experts” Say It Is. The Confusion in Terms Is Deliberate“

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