To prevent a banking crisis, the “cure” of near-zero, or even negative interest rates has denied savers a decent return on their money,

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To prevent a banking crisis, the “cure” of near-zero, or even negative interest rates has denied savers a decent return on their money, pensioners their pension and made home ownership impossible for many, and increased inequality by boosting the value of the assets of the wealthy. Discuss

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