When Money Dies
Narrated by John Curless
- Released
- January 13, 2026
- Length
- 11 hrs 49 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
This audiobook recounts the devastating impact of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany in 1923, when the currency became nearly worthless, plunging the economy into chaos and triggering severe social unrest. It explores the historical events that led to extreme economic hardship, where everyday transactions required bartering, and people saw their savings vanish amid widespread suffering. Drawing parallels to modern fiscal policies like quantitative easing, the story offers a sobering reflection on the importance of monetary discipline and the potential consequences of reckless deficit spending.
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