Deleveraging the EconomysteemCreated with Sketch.

in #economics8 years ago

So the main theory is that if you get rid of all debt, you'll be better off, but if everyone did that, it doesn't help because relative debt drops off and everyone stays in lock-step.

Or, to put it another way, what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

That's the keynesian theory, anyway: not everyone should save; not everyone should get out of debt.

Of course, I'm against the keynesian theory. I think saving is good and getting out of debt it good. But I can see how a centralized bureaucracy would want to go the other way. After all, if you have a monetary policy that promotes out-of-control inflation, you can't very well recommend saving.

Instead, you have to recommend getting into debt, under that system. Their goal is to borrow in dollars and pay it back in dimes.

The best strategy is to exit keynesian economics completely. And now, we have that option: cryptocurrencies.


For more information on this topic, take a look at "Deleveraging Bad for the Economy?" over on mises.org.

The Hip Keith Hughes does a great explanation of the Federal Reserve, minus the conspiracy. If you're into conspiracy theories about the Federal Reserve, sometimes it's useful to listen to a non-conspiratorial presentation on the subject.

Sort:  

The blockchain enables cryptocurrencies like bitcoin & ethereum, as alternatives to paper currency. Paper currencies exists because of government fiat.

An alternative to central bank or government fiat currency, and even bitcoin is gold.

Even the most intelligent people I meet fail to understand the central attribute of gold exposure: eliminating the need to time currencies.

Roy Sebag (@roysebag) December 17, 2016

Bitcoin is currency.

Gold is money.

You too can make gold your money.

roysebag Roy Sebag tweeted @ 17 Dec 2016 - 16:37 UTC

Even the most intelligent people I meet fail to understand the central attribute of gold exposure: eliminating the need to time currencies.

Disclaimer: I am just a bot trying to be helpful.

"The best strategy is to exit keynesian economics completely. And now, we have that option: cryptocurrencies."

Agreed, and what makes cryptocurrencies the best option is that it's a voluntary choice to migrate into them, you can do so partially or in full, and people with other beliefs can remain in their monopoly money.

PS, how practical is it to exit the keynesian economy? Check it out:

The Federal Reserve was established to put everyone in debt. The IRS was established to launder government, pedo money with the money of hardworking Americans.

Sending $1.20 via SBD your way. Keep steeming!

federal reserve creates a dollar and expects $1.25 back but trick is that extra .25 doesn't exist because they only made the 1 dollar. Never ending debt.