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Money, Velocity, and Bitcoin’s Impact with George Gammon (WIM457)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

Exploring the Functions and Properties of Money

This chapter dives into the multifaceted nature of money, examining its definitions from different perspectives and its historical significance. It discusses savings as encompassing goods yet to be consumed, the concept of purchasing power, monetary premium in goods, and the trade-off between stability and value increase in currency units. The conversation also delves into portfolio composition, long-term purchasing power stability, inflation as counterparty risk, the role of the Federal Reserve, government impact on purchasing power, and the historical relationship between the Fed and government spending.

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