Private banks create money (inside money), but inside money is not inherently inflationary because when a bank makes a loan, the borrower gains an asset and a liability, with no net wealth creation.

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Speaker

John Cochrane

Evidence Quote

“the private sector is not at all wealthier by when an extra piece of money with an extra liability”

Source

Will Western governments soon hit their debt limits? Prof. John Cochrane— Money & Macro Talks
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:10:20 PM

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