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Summer School 1: An Economic History of the World

Planet Money

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Economic Institutions

This chapter explores the development of economic institutions, focusing on the Federal Reserve and the normalization of government debt in modern finance. It examines the intrinsic value of money, the assumptions underlying financial stability, and key economic principles, while also considering broader anthropological concepts related to prestige goods.

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