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monetize the debt

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Monetize the debt
Financing the national debt by printing new money, which causes inflation due to a larger money supply.

monetize the debt
To convert government debt from interest-bearing securities into money. Although both the securities and the money are considered government debt, the latter can be used to purchase goods and services. Thus, monetizing the debt is considered an inflationary process and, although it may temporarily depress interest rates, it is likely to result in higher interest rates and lower bond prices in the long run.

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