Historically, Some Governments Have Relied on the Revenue Generated from Printing

question 48

Essay

Historically, some governments have relied on the revenue generated from printing currency to finance government spending. Give two examples of government's relying on paper currency to finance wartime expenditures. What do you expect happened to inflation rates during these historical episodes?

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