This is a measure of monetary inflation. Increases here will eventually work their way into prices and wages. An explanation is offered here. Note that there has been nothing close to the highlighted "spike" in the last 25 years.
The combination of fiat currency, welfare state, and universal franchise is almost bound to lead to Sovereign default, I suspect - most likely by inflation.
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The combination of fiat currency, welfare state, and universal franchise is almost bound to lead to Sovereign default, I suspect - most likely by inflation.
ReplyDeleteA Harold Wilson stunt, eh?
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard from Deariwuff yet...