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by andrekandre 1183 days ago 

  > we can avoid default by printing more money
isnt "printing" usually done through issuing bonds?

do those increase inflation?
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peepeepoopoo3 1183 days ago
The treasury takes on debt when it issues bonds, but the Federal Reserve expands the money supply when it buys those bonds. It's a two-step process.
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