Except if you look at history, inflation reliably corresponds with the increase in the national debt.

The US had zero net inflation from 1800 to 1914, and endemic inflation afterwards. What happened in 1914? The Federal Reserve Act, which specifically empowered the Fed to issue money without restriction.

Those other alleged causes all existed prior to 1914.

Did you know that the US experienced inflation when on the gold standard when gold was being dug out of the ground in the California and Yukon gold rushes?

Spain experience massive inflation when they were looting the New World of its gold and silver.

The inflation was so bad during the American Revolution that the Founders did not empower the government to print money. The government found a way around the Constitutional prohibition with the Federal Reserve Act, and then, of course, inflation ensued.

It's the same cause.

The US national debt more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, but inflation was low. It's only up 50% in the 6 years since, but we've had crazy inflation. The only new factors have been the things you listed - supply shocks, war.

A lot of things other things happened in 1914. For instance, World War 1. Why not blame that for inflation?

I said inflation was due to all of the factors you listed. Debt and deficits was one of the factors. I just don't think it's the only factor, like you do.

> The only new factors have been the things you listed - supply shocks, war

You overlooked the incredible increase in government spending.

> I just don't think it's the only factor, like you do.

For the other factors, you'll need to account for where all the extra money comes from.

> You overlooked the incredible increase in government spending.

Tax cuts too. Tax increases reduce inflation.