economy

What If Money Expired?

A long-forgotten German economist argued that society and the economy would be better off if money was a perishable good. Was he an anarchist crank or the prophet of a better world?

What If Money Expired?

TL;DR

  • A forgotten German economist suggested money should be perishable.
  • This concept could potentially improve society and the economy.
  • The article explores whether this economist was an anarchist or a prophet.