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Why The Dollar Isn't Money
Episode 6
Published 5 years, 5 months ago
Description
Despite what Google Images serves up, money and currency are not the same thing. This view differs from that of mainstream economists, and this episode illustrates how those mainstream misconceptions might materialize to everyday folks. So what is it today that gives the dollar - or any fiat currency - its value? And how do we plan for the possibility that its value could change significantly?