Fiat money and commodity money represent two distinct forms of currency, each defined by what gives it value. Fiat money is government-issued currency that has no intrinsic value but holds purchasing ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Reviewed by Caitlin ClarkeFact checked by David RubinReviewed by Caitlin ClarkeFact checked by David Rubin Fiat money is money that is backed by public faith in the issuer, in contrast to commodity ...

Thanks to the Federal Reserve, the US government will always have enough printed money to fund its tyrannical schemes.

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 ...

Fiat money refers to a type of currency that holds value because a government declares it as legal tender, rather than being backed by a physical commodity like gold or silver. Most modern economies ...

Differentiating between fiat and cryptocurrency is crucial to comprehend the evolving landscape of finance and the inherent strengths and challenges each form of currency presents. Fiat money, ...

Fiat money is backed by governments, offering stability and widespread acceptance. Advantages of cryptocurrency include the potentially high returns on investment and quick, low-cost transactions ...

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 ...