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The only thing that is preventing basic living essentials for costing more is whether the capitalist class feel like rising the price or not. (lemmy.world)
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[–] -4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Since the abandonment of gold standard it's definitely artificial.

https://wtfhappenedin1971.com/

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Money is made up either way. It doesn't matter if it's tied to gold. The value of gold is made up, even if there's a quantifiable physical amount of it. The problem here is a lack of regulation on capitalism. Or just capitalism tbh.

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