Economists know that Government deficit spending causes inflation; Here is one visual representation of what inflation is, you pay the same or more for less product or service; Standard roll of toilet paper circa 2004; Standard roll of toilet paper circa 2021; Since 2009 you have not been able to buy a 5 pound bag of sugar, you get 4 pounds for the same price. 16 ounce cereal box? Try 11.5 ounces. Yet the government tells us inflation is low. Wonder why? Cost of Living Allowances are required to increase to match inflation, which would bankrupt Social Security in a matter of months instead of years.