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What gives a dollar bill its value? - Doug Levinson

View full lesson: The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does their choice affect the economy at large? Doug Levinson takes a trip into the United States Federal Reserve, examining how the people who work there aim to balance the value of the dollar to prevent inflation or deflation. Lesson by Doug Levinson, animation by Qa'ed Mai.... ( read more ) LEARN ABOUT: Investing During Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing HOW TO INVEST IN SILVER: Silver IRA Investing As we go about our daily lives, buying and selling goods and services, we rarely stop to think about the value of the dollar bill in our wallets. What makes a piece of paper with some ink on it worth anything at all? The answer lies in a combination of factors that have come together to establish the trust and confidence that people have in the currenc