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Inflation and the Real Value of Debt: A Double-edged Sword


Abstract: The recent bout of inflation will immediately reduce the real value of existing debts, but it will also tend to raise expected inflation. This could raise future borrowing costs.

Keywords: inflation; real value of debt;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Source: On the Economy

Publication Date: 2022-08-01