The Modern State Cannot Exist without Fiat Money

Tags: Gold Standard, Monetary Theory, The Fed, Keynes, U.S. Economy, U.S. History

02/01/2023 Matt Ray

Fiat money is the fuel of the modern Leviathan state. If we wish to have freedom, we must have sound money.

Original Article: “The Modern State Cannot Exist without Fiat Money”

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