Fiscal debasement quietly erodes the real value of government debt through engineered inflation and currency devaluation. By expanding the money supply or manipulating interest rates, authorities reduce the purchasing power of outstanding bonds, effectively taxing savers. The primary beneficiaries are heavily indebted governments and borrowers, who repay loans with cheaper currency, while creditors and fixed-income households bear the hidden cost.
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