Printing money without creating actual wealth leads to inflation as it reduces the value of each individual dollar, causing prices to increase. In the scenario described, where more money was being produced without actual production, the increased monetary supply led to a decrease in the value of the dollar. This influx of money into the system without corresponding creation of goods or services led to individuals and businesses spending heavily, causing inflation despite the lack of actual economic growth.

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