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Lawrence White on Currencies and Better Money

The Great Antidote

CHAPTER

Gold-Backed Currency vs Fiat Currency

This chapter explores the differences between gold-backed currency and fiat currency, discussing topics such as inflation rates, long-term investment, and the impact on the economy. The chapter also considers the uncertainty surrounding inflation, recessions, and bank runs, and ponders the potential of alternative currencies like crypto to reduce such uncertainty.

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