Economics
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Broken Money Summary – Lyn Alden
In Broken Money presents a sweeping historical, economic, and technological exploration of money, contending that the current global monetary system is fundamentally flawed. The central thesis is that the deterioration of moneys core properties, particularly its role as a store of value, has precipitated widespread economic inefficiencies, social distortions, and financial fragility. This dysfunction is…
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The Death of Money Summary – James Rickards
In The Death of Money James Rickards argues that the global financial system is heading toward an inevitable collapse driven by unsustainable debt levels, systemic risks in banking, reckless monetary policy, and the erosion of trust in fiat currencies. He contends that the U.S. dollar, as the worlds reserve currency, is under existential threat due…
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How The Next Decade Will Reshape Civilization
Twenty two percent. That was the interest rate on a six month commercial paper the morning my brother tried to refinance his mortgage. He walked out of the bank without a cent and with a look in his eyes I had never seen: the dull astonishment of a man who finally understands the rules have…
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DeDollarisation In The Changing World Order
What if the world’s most dominant currency, the US dollar, is losing its grip on global power? De-dollarisation is a seismic economic shift that could reshape the global financial landscape as we know it. Imagine a future where the dollar’s influence wanes and emerging currencies, backed by hard assets rise to prominence. This change will…
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Interest Rates, FOMC & Crypto
Ever wondered why crypto traders are obsessed with FOMC meetings and what the Federal Reserve are planning next? Interest rates set by the Fed impact the price of Bitcoin and other digital assets alongside stocks, shares and bonds. What if you could anticipate long-term price movements just by understanding a few macro economic principles? Let…
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Nixon Shock | The Beginning Of The End
In a bold and controversial move in 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon instigated what is now known as the “Nixon Shock“ Faced with soaring inflation, Nixon implemented drastic measures including wage and price controls, import surcharges, and ending the U.S. dollar’s gold convertibility. This move effectively dismantled the Bretton Woods system, an international monetary framework…
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Deflationary Effect Of Wealth Concentration
With inflation rising there is going to be more attention on government statistics like the consumer price index CPI. However these metrics don’t fully represent inflation in respect to the devaluation of fiat currency. This article explores the effects of wealth concentration and how it might affect all of our futures. Introduction In recent years…
