Why Might Congress Actually Prefer the Higher Rate of Inflation

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Essay

Why might Congress actually prefer the higher rate of inflation that might result from deficit spending to higher taxes and/or a cut in government spending?

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Definitions:

Net Method

An accounting technique used for recording purchases where the purchase is recorded net of any trade discounts offered by the supplier.

Returned Merchandise

Items that customers bring back to the seller after purchase due to defects, dissatisfaction, or other reasons, often leading to refunds or exchanges.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system where inventory levels are updated at specific intervals, typically through physical counts.

Net Method

A technique for accounting where discounts for early payment are assumed to be taken and recorded as such.