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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

(Stupid question) Why would they print more money instead of just having a higher deficit until congress increases taxes on the poor?

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 16 hours ago

It's the same thing really. When they run a deficit, they're paying money to somebody, so that money enters circulation causing inflation.