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Ep. 2092 Inflation: What Caused It and Where It's Going

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Volka's Inflation Dynamic Was Not Necessary

In the twenties, there was a need for more and more money in order for business to make a go of it. So bo vulger hiked the federal funds rate, the target rate, to 22 %. He knew that would bring about a recession. In 81, 82, brought about the worst recessions at that point since the great depression. And then that did set in motion disinflationary forces.

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