Monetary Theory(2026)
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First Air Date: 2026-03-03
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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
In Monetary Theory, a nine-hour course, Dr. Lawrence White explores the debate between market-based and government-controlled monetary systems, combining theory with historical evidence from gold standards to modern fiat currencies. We examine how money can emerge through market forces, the mechanics of fractional-reserve banking, and how central banks influence inflation. The course also addresses banking stability, market failure arguments, and the causes of inflation, including seigniorage. It concludes by evaluating monetary policy rules, inflation targeting, and alternatives like Bitcoin, and asks whether sound money requires commodity backing or if proper institutional design can achieve stability in fiat systems.
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educationalhistorymodern monetary theory
Seasons & Episodes
Course 1
Episodes: 8E01
Money: Private or Public?
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In our introductory lecture, Dr. White delves into monetary theory by examining the fundamental question of whether m...
E02
The Gold Standard
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture two, we learn about the mechanics of a gold standard, focusing on how supply and demand for monetary gold ...
E03
Free Banking
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture three, we examine banks’ role in issuing money under a gold standard, explaining why people prefer banking...
E04
The Fiat Standard
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture four, we explore fiat money—currency created by government decree rather than commodity backing—tracing it...
E05
Government in Money
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture five, we consider whether government intervention in monetary services improves public welfare, using conc...
E06
Bank Fragility
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture six, we analyze arguments for government involvement in banking, particularly the claim that unrestricted ...
E07
Money Making
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In lecture seven, we study the underlying causes of money growth and inflation, examining why central banks issue mor...
E08
How to Secure Better Money
Air Date: 2026-03-03
In our eighth and final lecture, we discuss the challenges of maintaining sound money in a fiat monetary system and e...
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