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Economic Myths In America – Part I: Inflation and Energy Myths

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Minds of most Americans have been corrupted with many economic myths by mainstream economists and so called experts, which are reinforced by the media and often repeated on the streets. These myths are false in most cases, and based on half truths in others. We constantly hear things like: inflation is caused by rising oil prices; consumption is the most important element for economic growth; government expenditures help stimulate the economy; and many others.

Economic Myths

In this article, First in a series of two, I will explore some popular myths regarding Inflation and Energy matters. In the second article, I will write for you about common myths about Consumption.

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