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Feb 2025
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The politics of gold: Economist Michael ...

Ben Norton
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Why has the price of gold been increasing so fast, breaking records? Economist Michael Hudson explains the politics of the precious metal, and the dynamics of the US dollar system. He is interviewed by Ben Norton. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bvr2SZm-NM Transcript: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/02/13/politics-gold-price-economist-michael- ... Show More
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