In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics, Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton to explore the relationship between money supply, inflation, and government debt. Professor Burton explains how printing money leads to inflation, why U.S. Treasury auctions are so important, and what happens when debt grows too large. Are we headed toward an economic crisis similar to Argentina? Tune in to learn more about these pressing economic issues and how they may affect you.

Key Discussion Points:

• How increasing the money supply causes inflation
• What Treasury auctions reveal about government debt
• The differences between Treasury bills, notes, and bonds
• Can the U.S. avoid a debt crisis like Argentina's?
• The future of Medicare, Social Security, and the national budget

About Professor Edwin Burton:

Dr. Edwin T. Burton is a professor of economics at the University of Virginia, specializing in finance with a focus on behavioral finance and the theory of financial markets. Professor Burton, a distinguished academic and former Wall Street executive, has held senior roles at Smith Barney, Rothschild Financial Services, and Interstate Johnson Lane Corporation. He has taught at UVA since 1988 and has authored multiple books on finance, including Behavioral Finance. Additionally, he served as the longest-standing trustee of the Virginia Retirement System and was chairman from 1997 to 2001. Professor Burton's extensive background makes him a leading expert on the intersection of public policy, finance, and economics.

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