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Wealthion’s Best Of 2024: Steve Hanke
Dec 26, 2024
Steve Hanke, a renowned economist and expert on inflation and monetary policy, joins the discussion to dissect the implications of the 2024 election. He delves into how betting markets hint at political outcomes and trends favoring Trump. Hanke highlights the troubling rise of wealth inequality fueled by inflation and monetary policies. Additionally, he examines the geopolitical tensions influencing global economics, particularly regarding Western relations with Russia. Insights on the decline of traditional media and the role of tariffs in trade dynamics add depth to the conversation.
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- The explosion of money supply has greatly benefited the wealthy while exacerbating inflation's impact on lower-income segments of society.
- Growing resentment towards economic elites and their political allies has catalyzed a significant political shift and demand for change among voters.
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The Impact of Monetary Policy on Wealth Distribution
The explosion of money supply in the U.S. due to increased government spending has significantly skewed wealth distribution. As central banks bought a majority of newly issued Treasury securities, this created an influx of money into the economy, leading to soaring asset prices. Wealthy individuals, who own the majority of assets, benefitted immensely from this situation, with the share of billionaire wealth in relation to GDP increasing from 14% to 21.2%. Consequently, the lower-income segments, who lack substantial assets, experienced the detrimental effects of inflation without any significant gains.
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