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How to fix the economy (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

though rich people who have their wealth in debt would be hurt

Aren't the big loans interest rates tied to inflation though?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago

Directly. Yes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

They are, but the rate you're offered in the first place includes the loss to inflation. Capitalists aren't going to offer a losing deal.