How did the Populist Party propose to deal with deflation?

The Populists wanted to increase the amount of money in circulation to counter deflation, which is a general fall in prices often linked to a shortage of currency. They proposed the free coinage of silver, meaning more silver currency would be minted. The correct choice is mint more silver currency; breaking up trusts and a graduated income tax addressed other economic concerns.

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