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“Inflation is taxation without legislation.”

Milton Friedman

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When prices go up because of inflation, it feels like we are paying extra money, just like we do with taxes, but there is no new law saying we have to pay more.

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Cost of living Economic policy Economics Financial system Government Inflation Legislation Monetary policy Public finance Taxation
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