Puzzles of Inflation, Money, and Debt: Applying the Fiscal Theory of the Price Level

40 Pages Posted: 15 Dec 2021

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Thomas Coleman

University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy

Bryan Oliver

Flashpoint Intelligence

Laurence B. Siegel

CFA Institute Research Foundation

Date Written: November 29, 2021

Abstract

The fiscal theory of the price level (FTPL) solves puzzles raised by standard monetary theories. FTPL is forward looking and dynamic, and investors can use it to calculate the value of “money” through discounted free cash flow analysis.

Suggested Citation

Coleman, Thomas and Oliver, Bryan and Siegel, Laurence B., Puzzles of Inflation, Money, and Debt: Applying the Fiscal Theory of the Price Level (November 29, 2021). CFA Institute Research Foundation Briefs, November 2021, ISBN 978-1-952927-22-5, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3986565 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3986565

Thomas Coleman (Contact Author)

University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy ( email )

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Bryan Oliver

Flashpoint Intelligence ( email )

New York, NY
United States

Laurence B. Siegel

CFA Institute Research Foundation ( email )

United States

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