Pure monetary theory, however, cannot explain why in one country the inflationary process proceeds so much further or faster than in another.
The quote from Niall Ferguson's "The Ascent of Money" highlights a limitation of pure monetary theory in understanding inflation. While this theory focuses on the supply of money as the primary driver of inflation, it fails to explain the varying experiences of inflation across different countries. This discrepancy raises questions about the underlying factors influencing inflationary trends beyond just monetary policy.
Ferguson suggests that other elements, such as economic structure, fiscal...
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