Lending without Saving Brings Recession and Poverty

Tags: Booms and Busts, Central Banks, Money and Banks

05/23/2024 Frank Shostak

Contrary to mainstream economists, credit expansion that is not backed by real savings leads ultimately to an economic downturn.

Original Article: Lending without Saving Brings Recession and Poverty

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