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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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A measure of the profitability of an investment, calculating the ratio of net profit to the initial cost of investment.

Dividing

In financial contexts, this can refer to allocating or apportioning financial resources or profits among groups, such as dividends to shareholders.

Responsibility Accounting

A financial tracking system that gathers, compiles, and presents financial data relevant to the duties of specific managers.

Controllable Costs

Expenses that can be directly influenced or managed by a specific department or level of management.