Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth
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Jan 6, 2026 
In this discussion, Jeff Booth, author and entrepreneur renowned for his insights on deflation and Bitcoin, explores the nuances of capitalism. He tackles the myth of a true free market versus crony capitalism, explaining how regulation often fosters monopolies. Booth argues that deflation can lead to better quality products and lower costs, challenging conventional views on consumer choice. He envisions Bitcoin as a catalyst for a genuine free market and contemplates its potential to decentralize wealth and reshape economic systems.
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Free Market Vs. Crony Capitalism
- The global free market has never existed because imperfect money prevents natural deflation and value competition.
- What people call "capitalism" today is often crony capitalism driven by monetary control and regulation.
Inflation Breaks Free Markets
- Prices rising cannot coexist with a true free market; inflation signals monetary control, not market success.
- Centralized money breeds concentration, leading people to demand socialist fixes that only increase control.
Vote With Your Dollar
- Use your consumer choices as the marketplace's policing force by preferring better value and quality.
- Reward entrepreneurs who deliver more value and avoid supporting regulated monopolies that thrive on barriers.
