# Money Misinterpreted and Misunderstood 

May 30, 2014 • Speeches 

By [Steve H. Hanke](https://www.cato.org/people/steve-h-hanke) 

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##### [Steve H. Hanke](/people/steve-h-hanke)

Former Senior Fellow

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