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The global monetary system is undergoing a period of unprecedented uncertainty and instability. At the same time, there has been a surge of innovation in the form of digital currencies. 

David Ansara speaks with Los Angeles-based macro strategist and economist, Rob Price, about how digital currencies such as Bitcoin could provide a solution to the problem of 'unsound money'.  

TIMESTAMPS: 

(0:00) Intro

(1:03) What is money?

(5:53) 'Sound' versus 'unsound' money

(9:04) The risk of 'unsound' money

(11:33) The role of central banks

(15:25) Stimulus and low interest rates

(20:27) Cryptocurrencies and 'digital scarcity'

(26:11) High transaction costs

(32:12) Price volatility

(39:42) The role of government and regulatory authorities

(46:49) The future of cryptocurrencies

(52:18) Conclusion  

RESOURCES:  

READ Rob Price's website: https://soundmoneymacro.com/  

FOLLOW Rob Price on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sound___Money