On simplifying the theory of fiat money

Description

"This paper argues that versions of Samuelson/Cass-Yaari overlapping-generations consumption-loans models ought to be taken seriously as models of fiat money. The case is made by summarizing and interpreting what these models have to say about fiat money and by arguing that these properties are robust in the sense that they can be expected to hold in any model of fiat money"--Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis web site.

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Series Statement

• Staff report -- # 22
• Staff report (Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Research Department : Online) -- 22.

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