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EP 33: Money – The Unauthorised Biography (with Felix Martin)

Library of Mistakes

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Alternative Currencies in Crisis

This chapter examines the Irish banking strike of May 1970, showcasing how the local economy creatively adapted through informal exchanges in the absence of official banking. It also draws parallels with Argentina's capital controls, further exploring the role of trust in currency systems and the rise of alternate monetary solutions, including cryptocurrencies.

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