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Re:The QT Timebomb by jtc331 on Thursday January 20, 2022 @06:56AM (#30007760)
> Hyperinflation happens when you print USD to pay non-USD-denominated debt, because you'd have to print an infinite amount.

Why is hyperinflation limited to that single scenario?

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Re:The QT Timebomb by astrange on Friday January 21, 2022 @12:02AM (#30019375)
It's not the only way to get there, but it is the fastest way, and an important difference between large and small countries is the US doesn't have this problem.
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