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Khemith t1_irbiwwj wrote

Reply to comment by pookshuman in Belarus Leader Bans Price Rises to Tackle Inflation by AlxIp

Nixon did it and it worked. Know your history.

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pookshuman t1_irbjtwe wrote

Are you talking about his 90 day stabilization program?

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MagicPeacockSpider t1_irbq1mr wrote

Yes they appear to be.

Very similar outlook here too.

A supply crisis disrupting the market. Price controls as an emergency temporary measure.

Huge political success and only a recession as a result. Basic right wing and republican economic playbook.

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pookshuman t1_irbr2hg wrote

exactly ... the 70s were not a big success story economically, so I am not sure what his point was

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