Silvio Gesell

Economist and proponent of Free Money

Silvio Gesell - Economist and proponent of Free Money
Born

March 17th, 1862
162 years ago

Died

1930
95 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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