SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : Classic TA Workplace -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: SwampDogg who wrote (85886)11/16/2003 2:44:50 PM
From: skinowski  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 209892
 
It's a complex issue, but I see no reason why the Government couldn't inflate debt out of existence, maybe even "with the consent of the governed". There are always ways to handle the day to day problems, like managing al sorts of cost of living adjustments, etc. etc. If anything, people would become even more dependent on the Government, which will have to heroically manage things through the hard times.

Look at some recent examples - Israel in the mid-to late 70's, Russia in the late 80's - to 90's... Not such a big deal - the old currency gets devalued to the level of trash, some people suffer from that, others benefit... and then, in due course, they print new paper money, even prettier then the old, and you know what? Life goes on. The cycle starts all over again.



To: SwampDogg who wrote (85886)11/16/2003 7:27:02 PM
From: NOW  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 209892
 
"My guess is that we start seeing signs over the coming months that dollar debasement is more dangerous than deflation or at least is perceived to be" By we, do you mean us or the general public? Or the powers that be? Are you suggesting that the masses will revolt against what is clearly going to be shown to be a crazy strategy?