Inflation is the one form of taxation that can be imposed without legislation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Inflation acts as a tax without needing new laws.
- In plain terms
- Inflation reduces money value like a tax, without laws.
- What can you take from it?
- Inflation is a hidden tax.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does value go?
- Who pays?
Another view
Not all inflation is intentional tax.
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