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Robert Orben

Inflation is bringing us true democracy. For the first time in history, luxuries and necessities are selling at the same price.

Robert Orben

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Robert Orben means that inflation causes the prices of both luxury items and everyday essentials to rise to similar levels, making expensive goods more common and basic needs less affordable. This situation ironically levels the economic playing field by making everyone face similar costs, which he likens to a form of democracy.

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