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What the Hell Does the Federal Reserve Do?

The Political Orphanage

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The Economics of Babysitting: A Cooperative Case Study

This chapter examines a Washington, D.C. babysitting cooperative as a metaphor for economic principles tied to the Federal Reserve. It discusses how currency scarcity can lead to economic downturns, emphasizing the crucial role of money supply in facilitating exchanges.

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