Why Capitalism is Good & We Don’t Need Inflationary Money. Principles of Economics with Saifedean

Saifedean Ammous is an internationally best-selling economist and author, and hosts The Bitcoin Standard Podcast. In the episode we discuss: -Saifedean’s newest book: The Principles of Economics -What is capitalism and why is it good? -How much money an economy needs -Time preference and societal values -Bitcoin and the evolution of monetary technology In 2018, Ammous authored The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, the best-selling book on bitcoin. In 2021, he published The Fiat Standard: The Debt Slavery Alternative to Human Civilization. His latest book is Principles of Economics, a comprehensive textbook in economics in the Austrian school tradition. 🐦 Follow Saifedean on Twitter -- PARTNERS: ✔️ Coin Stories is powered by @Swan_Bitcoin the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M . Visit for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. If you are planning to buy more than $100,000 of Bitcoin over the next year, the Swan Private team can help. ✔️ BITCOIN 2024 by @BitcoinMagazine is July 25-27 in Nashville! Check out the highlights from Bitcoin 2023 in Miami Beach, and get your 2024 early bird pass at a steep discount at Use code HODL for 10% off. ✔️ Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world. Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold’s Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to and for a limited time you can get up to 10,000 sats when you sign up for Fold and Fold and spend $20 on the card. ✔️ I’m proud to partner with @CoinkiteInc your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions. The ColdCard wallet offers a safe haven for your Bitcoin, securely storing your digital assets offline. Coinkite recently introduced Tapsigner, an NFC wallet key ideal for easily setting up multisig wallets or Satscard, the best gift you can give to someone brand new to Bitcoin. And keep an eye on the Bitcoin sphere with the BlockClock, a custom desk clock displaying real-time Bitcoin blockchain stats. Coinkite’s mission? Making Bitcoin user-friendly while championing decentralization. Remember, your financial control matters. Get 5% off using my link , use code COINSTORIES. ✔️ CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin alternative to health insurance. Why? The government and insurance companies have jacked the price and increased complexity and stress. You send your money to the health insurance black hole and never see it again. Then, when you get hurt you have to send them more money. The great news is now you have an alternative: CrowdHealth. How does it work? When you have a health need, CrowdHealth negotiates down the cost of your medical bill and then crowdfunds the balance from the community. The rest of the money you would have spent on insurance and healthcare costs? Yours to keep! to sign up. ✔️ The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin and creating opportunities for in-person connections and building community. Connect with HODLers and Bitcoin events based on your location. Download The Orange Pill App and get more information at . The custom Bitcoin B sculpture featured on Natalie’s set can be purchased at 🗒️ IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 💡 OTHER RESOURCES Natalie’s website Saifedean’s website 💰 VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID Cash App $CoinStories BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL📱 🐦 Twitter 💻 Instagram 👔 Linkedin Producer: Aron Bender DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money