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The depreciation of paper money is not necessarily caused solely by its excess, but by the uncertainty of its value and confidence in its redemption.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sherman identifies factors contributing to the depreciation of paper money beyond mere excess, focusing on value uncertainty.
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