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China & the American Imperial Economy | Louis-Vincent Gave

Hidden Forces

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Runaway Budget Deficits and Inflation

Runaway budget deficits persist globally, with countries like the US, India, China, Japan, and France running deficits ranging from 4% to 5.5% of GDP. The current situation mirrors a pattern observed in history by economist Jacques Riff, highlighting how inflation stems from expenditures with no return funded by non-existent money. This trend is evident in the post-COVID global economic recovery, where nominal GDP growth surpasses structural growth in most countries except China, indicating an unsustainable economic model.

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