FOXNEWS America Reports June 4, 2024 18:23:00
So-called inflation reduction act, i think they realize that's what's driving the inflation. and so then you have this odd situation where what we would always call fiscal stimulus, when government spends more than it takes in, fighting against a monetary policy that is contractionary, so raising interest rates while the private sector takes a direct hit when you raise the cost of capital but the government can borrow whatever it takes to get the money it needs to engage in deficit financing for its own pet projects. >> john: and call for number four here, still borrowing at a phenomenal rate....