Summer School 1: An Economic History of the World
Planet Money
Value of Money: Where It's Going, Not Where It's From Matters
The value of money is not derived from its source or backing, but from its future acceptance in transactions. Money retains its value as long as there are parties willing to accept it in exchange. Financial panic and monetary crises occur when future transactions become increasingly uncertain and risky.
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