The consequences will be profound, argues Henry Curr
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Governments are living far beyond their means. Sadly, inflation is the most likely escape
It will not work, and is wrong in principle
Tax systems are more progressive than you think
Immigration only defers the problem. Higher productivity means higher interest rates
Co-operation on the financial system will be the casualty
Rich and poor consumers are seeing their spending patterns converge
