It wouldn't be a surprise, it'd be known well in advance. And it doesn't destroy the economy if the government goes out and spends that dollar on operations. Bu

It wouldn't be a surprise, it'd be known well in advance. And it doesn't destroy the economy if the government goes out and spends that dollar on operations. But if someone is hoarding massive wealth, that does damage the economy because their pile of treasure isn't circulating amongst the plebians who actually form the basis of a consumerist economy.