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By the time inflation peaked at 9 percent in 2022, federal debt equaling about 10 percent of GDP had effectively been erased through higher prices.
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By time inflation peaked at 9 percent in 2022 federal debt equaling about 10 percent of GDP had effectively been erased through higher prices
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Claim Maker
The author
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News Article
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Economics Statistics
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM (6 months ago)

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Politicians Want To Avoid Reforming Social Security and Medicare. You Will Pay the Price.
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https://reason.com/2026/02/12/politicians-want-to-avoid-reforming-social-security-and-medicare-you-will-pay-the-price

The article argues that politicians are likely to avoid reforming Social Security and Medicare, opting instead to borrow money. This could lead to increased inflation, eroding savings and impacting the economy. The author warns that voters will ultimately bear the cost.

Social Security Medicare Inflation Government Debt Fiscal Policy Entitlements Economic Policy

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