Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A few years ago I wrote a piece, for Public Discourse, called “Montesquieu and the Monetary System.” It discussed our having fiat ...

“Sound money” is a term that often gets thrown around in economics discussions, but what does it really mean? In this article, we explore the concept of sound money, its historical context, its basic ...

This excerpt from A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: New Revised Updated Edition explores how Bitcoin fulfills every core function and property of good money—revealing why it’s the best form of money ...

Money acts as store of value, unit of account, and medium of exchange, facilitating trade. Fiat currency relies on public trust and economic conditions, unlike commodity money. Key money properties ...

The modern monetary system, built on fiat money, has weak foundations similar to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, risking economic instability and collapse. Historical debasement practices, like those of ...