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The Library of Mistakes

The Political Orphanage

CHAPTER

Government Controls and Pension Risks

This chapter examines the implications of government mandates on pension fund allocations, particularly toward bonds, which may undermine individual investors' returns. It discusses financial repression, rising national debt, and the potential transfer of wealth from savers to borrowers amid inflation. The chapter also explores investment strategies in light of fluctuating interest rates, emphasizing prudent financial decisions in an increasingly complex economic landscape.

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