Elon Musk stated that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could help curb inflation through cost-cutting measures, aiming for a 15% improvement in taxpayer spending. He believes that a combination of increased economic output and reduced budget deficits could stabilize prices, leading to a higher standard of living by the end of next year. Musk attributed inflation to government policies, describing it as an indirect tax on consumers, and emphasized that shifting resources from government to the private sector would enhance economic efficiency.