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The Economy And Wars

When Nixon closed the gold window and refused to pay out any of our remaining 280 million ounces of gold. In essence, we declared our insolvency and everyone recognized some other monetary system had to be devised in order to … Continue reading

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The History Of Money And The Economy

Most people have heard that Nero fiddled while Rome burned.  But few realize the creative way he handled the Roman coin to his own benefit, and that still effects us today.  You see, after Rome burned, Nero wanted to rebuild … Continue reading

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History Of Cities, Governments And Economies

If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.  Throughout history cities, governments and organizations have collapsed as a result of the very things that created them, and made them great. In early history,  people were … Continue reading

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