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Why can't we just print money to pay off debt?

WonderWhy takes a look at why  you can't simply print money to pay off debt. And what has happened when countries have tried to! And for that matter...;why a country having debt isn't necessarily a bad thing.

This is a TED-Ed presentation that includes a video, a quiz, and links to other resources such as guided discussions.

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 18, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 1, 2021
Author:
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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