inflation tax 1

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the financial loss of value suffered by holders of cash and (if inflation is unexpected) fixed-rate bonds, as well those on fixed income (not indexed to inflation), due to the effects of inflation; or capital gains tax resulting from inflation.

  • 1.An inflation tax does not necessarily involve debt emission.
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