The Great Inflation was Caused by the Fed Increasing the Currency Stock

Some commenters argue that the Fed can’t control the monetary base. And they say that open market operations won’t affect the price level, as the Fed is simply swapping one asset for another asset of equal value. This is not true, as currency is not generally a close substitute for other assets. So when you [...] View the full post at: The Great Inflation was Caused by the Fed Increasing the Currency Stock Related posts: Actual Inflation and Inflation Expectations Inflation Smackdown: Laffer vs. Blinder Inflation: Not this Ship, Sister