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by exHFguy1 2880 days ago
Change in amount money available relative to goods/services available causes inflation/deflation

Money and credit can both can be used to buy goods/services. Role of credit here is/was underestimated by economists.

In 2008, bunch of credit was destroyed. In response, central banks printed money, bought assets These things generally netted out.