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Taxes?


The Fed can't make taxes. Congress makes taxes, but Congress is subject to popular approval, and the population don't like tax hikes.


The Fed also can't give $1000 to everyone.


Changes in tax rates require Congress to act. Too slow moving to be a money supply control.




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