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Metallism

Metallism is the economic principle that the value of money derives from the purchasing power of the commodity upon which it is based. The currency in a metallist monetary system may be made from the commodity itself (commodity money) or it may use tokens (such as national banknotes) redeemable in that commodity. Georg Friedrich Knapp (1842–1926) coined the term "metallism" to describe monetary systems using coin minted in silver, gold or other metals.[1]

In metallist economic theory, the value of the currency derives from the market value of the commodity upon which it is based independent of its monetary role. Carl Menger (1840–1921) theorized that money came about when buyers and sellers in a market agreed on a common commodity as a medium of exchange in order to reduce the costs of barter. The intrinsic value of that commodity must be sufficient to make it highly "saleable", or readily accepted as payment. In this system, buyers and sellers of real goods and services establish the medium of exchange, independently of any sovereign state. Metallists view the state's role in the minting or official stamping of coins as one of authenticating the quality and quantity of metal used in making the coin. Knapp distinguished metallism from chartalism (or antimetallism), a monetary system in which the state has monopoly power over its own currency and creates a unique market and demand for that currency by imposing taxes or other such legally enforceable debts upon its people which they can only pay by using that currency.

Joseph Schumpeter (1883–1950) distinguished between "theoretical" and "practical" metallism. Schumpeter categorized the Menger position, that a commodity link is essential to understanding the origins and nature of money, as "theoretical metallism". He defined "practical metallism" as the theory that although a sovereign state has unfettered power to create non-backed currencies (money with no intrinsic or redeemable commodity value), it is more prudent to adopt a backed currency system.[2]

Contradistinctions edit

Versus fiat monetary systems edit

Adherents of metallism are opposed to the use of fiat money, i.e. governmentally-issued money with no intrinsic value.

Versus chartalism edit

Historically, the main rival school of thought to metallism has been chartalism, which holds that even in systems where coins are made of precious metals, money derives its value mainly from the authority of the state.[3] Competition between these two alternative systems has existed for millennia, long before the concepts were formalised. At times hybrid monetary systems were used. Constantina Katsari has argued that principles from both metallism and chartalism were reflected in the monetary system introduced by Augustus, which was used in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire from the early 1st century to the late 3rd century AD.[4]

Monometallism versus bimetallism edit

A smaller disagreement which takes place relating to metallism is whether one metal should be used as currency (as in monometallism), or should there be two or more metals for that purpose (as in bimetallism).

History of metallic monetary systems edit

Historically, silver has been the main kind of money around the world, circulating bimetallically with gold. In many languages, the words for "money" and "silver" are identical. In the final era of global metal-based money, i.e. the first quarter of the 20th century, monometallic gold use has been the standard.

Zimbabwe has a multi-currency system that recognizes the gold Mosi-oa-Tunya (coin) and the ZiG, a digital token backed by gold, as legal tender in parallel with the Zimbabwean dollar (2019–present) and the US dollar.[5][6] [7]

Broad sense of the term edit

In the broad sense of the term, which tends to be used only by scholars, metallism considers money to be a "creature of the market", a means to facilitate exchange of goods and services. In this broad sense, the essential nature of money is purchasing power, and it does not necessarily need to be backed by metals. Understood in this broad sense, metallism reflects the majority view among mainstream economists, which has prevailed since the early 19th century.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ von Mises, Ludwig (2009) [1953]. The Theory of Money and Credit. Translated by Batson, Harold Edward (reprint ed.). Auburn, Alabama: Ludwig von Mises Institute. p. 473. ISBN 9781610163224. Retrieved 16 November 2020. First of all, there is the use of the term 'metallism'. The expression comes from Knapp.
  2. ^ Ramón Tortajada (1999). The Economics of James Steuart. Routledge., p. 187.
  3. ^ a b Stephanie A. Bell and Edward J. Nell, ed. (2003). The State, the Market, and the Euro: Chartalism Versus Metallism in the theory of money. Edward Elgar. ISBN 1843761564.
  4. ^ Constantina Katsari (2011). "Chpt. 7". The Roman Monetary System. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521769469.
  5. ^ "GOVT EXTENDS MULTI CURRENCY SYSTEM TO 2030". NewsdzeZimbabwe. 27 October 2023. from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  6. ^ "ISSUANCE AND USAGE OF GOLD-BACKED DIGITAL TOKENS" (PDF). Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. 28 April 2023. (PDF) from the original on 10 June 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  7. ^ "INTRODUCTION OF THE ZIMBABWE GOLD-BACKED DIGITAL TOKEN (ZiG) AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT" (PDF). Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. 5 October 2023. (PDF) from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

Further reading edit

  • David Fields & Matías Vernengo (2011). Hegemonic Currencies during the Crisis: The Dollar versus the Euro in a Cartalist Perspective. Levy Economics Institute Working Paper No. 666.
  • David Fields & Matías Vernengo (2012): Hegemonic currencies during the crisis: The dollar versus the euro in a Cartalist perspective, Review of International Political Economy, DOI:10.1080/09692290.2012.698997

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Metallism is the economic principle that the value of money derives from the purchasing power of the commodity upon which it is based The currency in a metallist monetary system may be made from the commodity itself commodity money or it may use tokens such as national banknotes redeemable in that commodity Georg Friedrich Knapp 1842 1926 coined the term metallism to describe monetary systems using coin minted in silver gold or other metals 1 In metallist economic theory the value of the currency derives from the market value of the commodity upon which it is based independent of its monetary role Carl Menger 1840 1921 theorized that money came about when buyers and sellers in a market agreed on a common commodity as a medium of exchange in order to reduce the costs of barter The intrinsic value of that commodity must be sufficient to make it highly saleable or readily accepted as payment In this system buyers and sellers of real goods and services establish the medium of exchange independently of any sovereign state Metallists view the state s role in the minting or official stamping of coins as one of authenticating the quality and quantity of metal used in making the coin Knapp distinguished metallism from chartalism or antimetallism a monetary system in which the state has monopoly power over its own currency and creates a unique market and demand for that currency by imposing taxes or other such legally enforceable debts upon its people which they can only pay by using that currency Joseph Schumpeter 1883 1950 distinguished between theoretical and practical metallism Schumpeter categorized the Menger position that a commodity link is essential to understanding the origins and nature of money as theoretical metallism He defined practical metallism as the theory that although a sovereign state has unfettered power to create non backed currencies money with no intrinsic or redeemable commodity value it is more prudent to adopt a backed currency system 2 Contents 1 Contradistinctions 1 1 Versus fiat monetary systems 1 2 Versus chartalism 1 3 Monometallism versus bimetallism 2 History of metallic monetary systems 3 Broad sense of the term 4 See also 5 References 6 Further readingContradistinctions editVersus fiat monetary systems edit Adherents of metallism are opposed to the use of fiat money i e governmentally issued money with no intrinsic value Versus chartalism edit Historically the main rival school of thought to metallism has been chartalism which holds that even in systems where coins are made of precious metals money derives its value mainly from the authority of the state 3 Competition between these two alternative systems has existed for millennia long before the concepts were formalised At times hybrid monetary systems were used Constantina Katsari has argued that principles from both metallism and chartalism were reflected in the monetary system introduced by Augustus which was used in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire from the early 1st century to the late 3rd century AD 4 Monometallism versus bimetallism edit A smaller disagreement which takes place relating to metallism is whether one metal should be used as currency as in monometallism or should there be two or more metals for that purpose as in bimetallism History of metallic monetary systems editHistorically silver has been the main kind of money around the world circulating bimetallically with gold In many languages the words for money and silver are identical In the final era of global metal based money i e the first quarter of the 20th century monometallic gold use has been the standard Zimbabwe has a multi currency system that recognizes the gold Mosi oa Tunya coin and the ZiG a digital token backed by gold as legal tender in parallel with the Zimbabwean dollar 2019 present and the US dollar 5 6 7 Broad sense of the term editIn the broad sense of the term which tends to be used only by scholars metallism considers money to be a creature of the market a means to facilitate exchange of goods and services In this broad sense the essential nature of money is purchasing power and it does not necessarily need to be backed by metals Understood in this broad sense metallism reflects the majority view among mainstream economists which has prevailed since the early 19th century 3 See also edit nbsp Money portal Bimetallism Bullionism Bullion Commodity money Inflation Inflationism Inflation hedge Modern monetary theory Monetary policy Precious metals SilveriteReferences edit von Mises Ludwig 2009 1953 The Theory of Money and Credit Translated by Batson Harold Edward reprint ed Auburn Alabama Ludwig von Mises Institute p 473 ISBN 9781610163224 Retrieved 16 November 2020 First of all there is the use of the term metallism The expression comes from Knapp Ramon Tortajada 1999 The Economics of James Steuart Routledge p 187 a b Stephanie A Bell and Edward J Nell ed 2003 The State the Market and the Euro Chartalism Versus Metallism in the theory of money Edward Elgar ISBN 1843761564 Constantina Katsari 2011 Chpt 7 The Roman Monetary System Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521769469 GOVT EXTENDS MULTI CURRENCY SYSTEM TO 2030 NewsdzeZimbabwe 27 October 2023 Archived from the original on 28 October 2023 Retrieved 9 November 2023 ISSUANCE AND USAGE OF GOLD BACKED DIGITAL TOKENS PDF Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 28 April 2023 Archived PDF from the original on 10 June 2023 Retrieved 9 November 2023 INTRODUCTION OF THE ZIMBABWE GOLD BACKED DIGITAL TOKEN ZiG AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT PDF Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 5 October 2023 Archived PDF from the original on 10 October 2023 Retrieved 9 November 2023 Further reading editDavid Fields amp Matias Vernengo 2011 Hegemonic Currencies during the Crisis The Dollar versus the Euro in a Cartalist Perspective Levy Economics Institute Working Paper No 666 David Fields amp Matias Vernengo 2012 Hegemonic currencies during the crisis The dollar versus the euro in a Cartalist perspective Review of International Political Economy DOI 10 1080 09692290 2012 698997 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Metallism amp oldid 1185319108 Monometallism versus bimetallism, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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