This course takes you on a fast-paced journey through the history of money and the pressing challenges of today’s financial system. From ancient trade to today’s complex markets, we’ll uncover the flaws that continue to shape our economy. In just a few lessons, you’ll gain the clarity you need to understand why the current system is in dire need of change—and why it matters more than ever.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Section 1: Money and Its Role in SocietyThis section explores the foundational role of money in society, examining its purpose, early forms, and the development of banking systems that led to the creation of paper money.3
- Section 2: The Rise of Gold as MoneyTrace the rise of gold as a symbol of value, from the classical gold standard to its eventual decline, exploring how gold-backed currency shaped economies for centuries.3
- Section 3: Fiat Money and the Birth of InflationThis section delves into the transition from tangible-backed currency to fiat money, explaining how the ability to print money without limits gave rise to inflation and its societal consequences.3
- Section 4: Historical Case Studies of Civilizations Falling Due to Soft MoneyHistorical instances where empires and nations fell due to the mismanagement of money, from ancient Rome to modern-day Zimbabwe and Venezuela, highlighting the dangers of inflation and currency collapse.5
- Section 5: Modern Monetary Systems and the Consequences of Fiat MoneyHow modern economies operate within fiat systems, focusing on the role of central banks, the inflationary cycle, and the effects of rising inflation on individuals and society.3
- Section 6: The Future of Money Beyond FiatThe final section looks to the future, discussing the dangers of continuing on the fiat path, the lessons we can learn from history, and the case for returning to sound money principles to safeguard future economic stability.3
