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Debasement all around: lessons from 16th-century inflation

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Inflation and the Badui Experience

This chapter explores economic inflation through historical examples and contrasts it with the traditional lifestyle of the Badui community in Indonesia. It highlights the journey of individuals navigating the tension between strict customs and the allure of modern opportunities.

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