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by simonh 1479 days ago
The excess inflation in the US (above that in Europe) isn’t due to pandemic spending or increased money supply, it’s demand driven due to the Biden infrastructure bill. The supply side can’t meet the increased demand, leading to excess inflation.

Look, I’d have voted for him too given the options, and probably still would, but his economic policy is ill advised.