Silvio Gesell
Economist and proponent of Free Money
Born
Died
1930
96 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Belgium
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A merchant and economist, contributed to monetary theory through the concept of Free Money. Developed ideas around the social credit system, advocating for the reform of currency management to stabilize economies. Proposed the use of stamped money to encourage spending and reduce hoarding, asserting that a currency should be a public good. His works influenced later economic thought and practitioners of alternative economic systems.
Developed the theory of Free Money
Wrote 'The Natural Economic Order'
Influenced social credit movements
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