The root of the ecomonic problems; Fiat Money
 

Look at the demise of The United States over the last three decades or so.

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This chart is based on the Consumer Price Index. See the little bumps were our currency lost value when we printed up fake money and injected it into the money supply during times of war? It now appears they are at war with the world.

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