The money multiplier has collapsed.
Each $1 increase in base monetary reserves only changes M1 by $0.95!
The money velocity has effectively collapsed.
The Fed can "print money" (= legitimize past credit inflation) but it can't force people to borrow.
Mushi mushi. Deflation here.
Monday, January 05, 2009
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