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Going to the Moon Gone Wrong: Zimbabwe’s Hyperinflation Nightmare
In the late 2000s, Zimbabwe experienced spiraling hyperinflation, leading to the printing of the now infamous 100-trillion-dollar banknotes that were nearly worthless. This economic nightmare, driven by a collapse in production and rampant money printing, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of fiat currency and the devastating human cost of failed monetary policy.
Read moreGoing to the Moon Gone Wrong: Zimbabwe’s Hyperinflation Nightmare
In the late 2000s, Zimbabwe experienced spiraling hyperinflation, leading to the printing of the now infamous 100-trillion-dollar banknotes that were nearly worthless. This economic nightmare, driven by a collapse in production and rampant money printing, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of fiat currency and the devastating human cost of failed monetary policy.
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The Gold Standard & US Government: A Complicated History
Think that the US government has always made smart decisions about gold? From mass confiscation to the Nixon Shock, discover the volatile history of gold in the US.
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