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To: tejek who wrote (117141)7/19/2012 8:44:54 AM
From: Jim McMannis  Respond to of 149317
 
I'm afraid it's a necessary evil.



To: tejek who wrote (117141)7/20/2012 8:34:50 AM
From: RetiredNow  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
It's because we can print money and they can't.

But the longer term question is does printing money create real sustainable economic growth and wealth? Or is it a nice short term palliative?