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The monetary base has been historically correlated with inflation and government debt. Increasing government debt results in an increase of the money supply, as the Federal Reserve buys the debt (Treasurys) with created money. Increases in the money supply are commensurate with an increase in inflation, per historical measures. (Reference: http://www.econideal.com/2011/08/national-debts-debt-monetization-and.html) From 2008 to 2012, the adjusted monetary base has exploded to keep government and mortgage borrowing costs low.

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