Government deficits drive up prices, burdening future generations with inflation.
The article explores how government deficits and high debt levels can lead to higher prices in the economy. By using a model based on Euro Area data, the researchers found that fiscal policies that increase government spending can cause inflation. This happens because consumers change their spending habits, affecting how much money they want to hold. As a result, the price level in the economy goes up when the government borrows a lot of money and doesn't adjust its spending quickly.