The Origins of the Dollar's Value

The Origins of the Dollar’s Value

Tags: Money and Banking, Money Supply

08/15/2020 Frank Shostak

The value of a paper dollar originates from its historical link to commodity money—which happens to be gold—and not government decree or social convention.

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Original Article: “The Origins of the Dollar’s Value“.

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