Why did many indebted farmers favor inflationary monetary policies such as free silver?
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Correct answer: Inflation could make debts easier to repay and increase prices for farm products
Farmers who owed fixed debts often benefited from inflation because dollars became easier to obtain. Higher prices for crops could also improve farm income.
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