Chartalism

Chartalism is a heterodox theory in macroeconomics that views money as a pure creation of the state, introduced to control and organize economic activity rather than arising from barter or debt. It holds that fiat currency has value because governments impose taxes that must be paid in the currency they issue, creating demand for it.

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