How Money Actually Works: The Hidden System

Finance

How Money Actually Works: The Hidden System

The fascinating story of currency, banks, and economic power explored over seven concise episodes.

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7 episodes54 min total

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Episodes

What Is Money? From Shells to Digital Numbers

What Is Money? From Shells to Digital Numbers

Explore the evolution of money from primitive exchanges using shells and beads to today's sophisticated digital currencies. Understand what qualifies...

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How Banks Create Money: The Surprising Truth

How Banks Create Money: The Surprising Truth

Uncover the mechanics behind how banks essentially create money and how the fractional reserve system powers our economy, influencing everything from...

Central Banks: The Most Powerful Institutions You Don't Understand

Central Banks: The Most Powerful Institutions You Don't Understand

Delve into the enigmatic role of central banks, the institutions that control national currencies and influence global economies, affecting inflation,...

Interest Rates: The Price of Money and Time

Interest Rates: The Price of Money and Time

Understand how interest rates function as the price of borrowing money and their impact on personal finances, investments, and national economies.

Inflation: Why Your Coffee Costs More Each Year

Inflation: Why Your Coffee Costs More Each Year

Discover the concept of inflation, how it erodes purchasing power over time, and the factors that contribute to this gradual economic phenomenon.

Financial Crises: What Actually Goes Wrong

Financial Crises: What Actually Goes Wrong

Analyze historical financial crises to understand what triggered them, how they unfolded, and what lessons were learned to prevent future episodes.

The Future of Money: Digital Currencies and Beyond

The Future of Money: Digital Currencies and Beyond

Explore the cutting-edge world of digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and their potential to transform the future landscape of money and finance.

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