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The Danger of Monetary Erosion
As monetary policies continue to expand, the emergence of critical issues is tied to the percentage of money printed versus economic stability. Historically, significant political and social events, like the Vietnam War, have been influenced by similar monetary percentages, indicating a broader pattern where 30% becomes a tipping point of concern. Extreme cases, such as Zimbabwe, illustrate complete financial breakdown at 100% inflation. There's a growing reluctance to address the underlying problems through necessary economic pain, leading to bailouts instead. Current global monetary expansion is alarming, with projections suggesting a potential increase to 60 trillion or even 80 trillion within a decade, emphasizing an unsustainable trend.