The Ethics of Money Production

Jorg Guido Hulsmann

Recommended By

Book Synopsis

"The Ethics of Money Production" by Jorg Guido Hulsmann tackles one of the most crucial aspects of economics: the production of money. In this thought-provoking book, Hulsmann delves into the ethical implications, historical distortions, and the destructive consequences of the contemporary state-controlled monetary systems.

He argues that the creation of money out of thin air, by central banks and governments, leads to severe malinvestments, financial instability, and ultimately, to economic crises. Hulsmann exposes the hidden sorrows of inflation and provides a critical analysis of the central bank's power to manipulate the money supply.

Drawing on the works of prominent economic philosophers and the Austrian School of Economics, Hulsmann articulates a case for free-market money production. He highlights the importance of sound money, rooted in a competitive market, to maintain the stability, justice, and wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole.

Through examining historical examples, Hulsmann uncovers the detrimental impacts of political control over money production. He convincingly argues that the current fiat currency system corrupts moral principles, allows for government overreach, and fosters social injustice.

"The Ethics of Money Production" challenges mainstream economic theories that neglect the ethical dimensions of money production. Hulsmann offers a comprehensive exploration of the morality underlying money production, encouraging readers to reconsider the role of money in society and advocating for a return to genuine ethical standards.

This book is an essential read for economists, policymakers, and anyone interested in the fundamental questions surrounding the ethics of money production. By shedding light on the hidden costs and ethical dilemmas associated with fiat currencies, Hulsmann provides valuable insights to reshape our understanding of money and its impact on society.

Explore More Books

See All
The Rise of the Rest
Tribal Leadership
Bowling Alone
Good Economics For Hard Times
Abundance
The Third Wave
Gulag Archipelago
My Family and Other Animals
The Gay Science
Permutation City
The World For Sale
End The Fed
The Meaning of the 21st Century
Battlegrounds
Adapt
Energy Transitions
The Making of Prince of Persia
Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha
The Lights in the Tunnel
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Ignition!
Capital Ideas
The Checklist Manifesto
Think and Grow Rich
Return to the Little Kingdom
Presidents of War
The Seat of the Soul
The Diversity Bonus
A Writer's Time
The Second World War
Something Deeply Hidden
The Science of Liberty
Coyote America
The Kill Chain
Sun Rises in the Evening
Hit Refresh
Teddy and Booker T.
How Big Things Get Done
Crime and Punishment
Sea Flight
Lincoln at Gettysburg
Uncaring
Harry Potter
Revolution from Within
The Essays of Warren Buffett
The Wayfinders
The Story of Civilization: Our Oriental Heritage
Merchants of Truth
When The Facts Change
Treasure Island
Why Buy Bitcoin
Batman
Leapfrog
The New Market Wizards
Cradle to Cradle
Hidden Repression
100 Deadly Skills
Concorde
How to Get Lucky
Born a Crime
Screw Business As Usual
Sourdough Culture
Slaughterhouse-Five
The Righteous Mind
New Power
The Road to Serfdom
Chaos
The Purple Cow
Norwegian Wood
Friday Forward
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
How To Be a No Limit Person
The Anatomy of the State
Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
The Wisdom of Life
True Enough
The Brand Flip
Artificial Intelligence
The Gun Seller
One Summer
Wind, Sand and Stars
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Work Rules!
Reinventing American Health Care
How to Make Millions with Your Ideas
The Muqaddimah
A Spy Among Friends
Lean Solutions
Tender Is The Night
Talking to Strangers
Stealing Fire
The Immortality Key
Bad Therapy
Idea Makers
The Power of Myth
Home Work
Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me)
Andrew Carnegie
Consider Phlebas