Money and Banking Archives - Econlife (original) (raw)
September 8, 2024
Why We Still Debate the Penny
Looking at the penny debate, we have a slew of reasons on both sides that have been used for decades with one new addition from the TSA.
August 1, 2024
Why Our Form of Payment Matters
Through their consumer surveys, the Federal Reserve identifies how and where our forms of payment differ and why it matters.
May 1, 2024
Why Zimbabwe’s Laundered Money Is Really Washed
The latest battle in Zimbabwe's war against inflation is being fought with another new currency that is called the ZiG.
April 19, 2024
What a Penny Can Add
Considering the upside and downside of eliminating the penny takes us to bigger questions about the composition of our money supply.
April 17, 2024
Where Money Grows On Trees
Made from a Himalayan shrub, Japanese cash remains popular, even when other countries are becoming increasingly cashless.
February 21, 2024
Where People Want More Coins
Although the coin supply in the Philippines is more than sufficient, they have a coin shortage that creates problems.
February 19, 2024
When Fake Money Is Real
Moving away from the dollar or the euro, we can shift our image of money by thinking of a stone slab and other pseudo currencies.
February 2, 2024
Where We Need No Cash
Looking for a cashless economy, our first destination would be Sweden to see the upside and its unintended consequences.
January 5, 2024
When the Dog Ate the Money
When your dog makes a meal of your money, you can ask if chewed up cash can be rescued by depositing it at the bank.
August 3, 2023
When an AA+ Is Not a Great Grade
By looking at the downgrade of the U.S. debt, we can see how a credit rating impacts a country's ability to borrow.
May 25, 2023
What We Need to Know About a Very Big Bank
Looking closely at banking competition takes us to balance sheets, regulation, competitive market structures, and JPMorgan Chase.
May 4, 2023
Should We Slow Down Fast Money?
Looking at 19th century finance and recent bank failures, the common theme is the meaning of speedier markets.