Dr. Judy Shelton w/ David Morgan on Sound Money: A Moral and Economic Imperative

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The interview features an engaging conversation between David Morgan and Dr. Judy Shelton, author of Good as Gold, as they discuss the principles and challenges surrounding sound money, monetary policy, and economic systems. Dr. Shelton highlights the moral foundation of sound money, emphasizing the ethical necessity of honest measures in trade, which she connects to biblical principles advocating fairness and trust.

A significant part of the discussion revolves around the gold standard and bimetallism. Dr. Shelton reflects on the historical success of using both gold and silver as currency standards and proposes pragmatic steps to reintroduce gold-backed instruments, such as Treasury bonds, to rebuild confidence in monetary systems. She emphasizes that while returning to a full gold standard may not be feasible, innovative measures could capture its benefits in a modern context.

Inflation is another focal point of the interview, with Dr. Shelton critiquing the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target as a subtle form of wealth erosion. She argues for the advantages of zero inflation, which would protect purchasing power and encourage savings and investment without the need for complex financial instruments.

The conversation expands to examine the role of the Federal Reserve and the increasing financialization of the economy. Both Shelton and Morgan express concerns about speculative financial practices, such as derivatives trading, which prioritize short-term gains over contributions to the real economy. They advocate for a return to community banking models that prioritize local economies, small businesses, and personal relationships over profit-driven motives.

Dr. Shelton also addresses the rise of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance, which she views as a response to public dissatisfaction with centralized monetary policies. These alternatives repres..