1993-10-21 - Re: backing

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From: Alexander Reynolds <chrome@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>
To: “Perry E. Metzger” <pmetzger@lehman.com>
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Reply To: <9310211911.AA22179@snark.lehman.com>
UTC Datetime: 1993-10-21 19:42:48 UTC
Raw Date: Thu, 21 Oct 93 12:42:48 PDT

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From: Alexander Reynolds <chrome@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 93 12:42:48 PDT
To: "Perry E. Metzger" <pmetzger@lehman.com>
Subject: Re: backing
In-Reply-To: <9310211911.AA22179@snark.lehman.com>
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> This is not what Gresham's Law says.
> 
> Gresham's Law is that if there are two kinds of coins that are stated
> by law to have equal value, the one thats actually worth less because
> of metal content will be the one that you spend first. It doesn't
> apply in this instance at all.
> 
> Perry

I think Gresham's Law applies to authority-influenced currency.  I'm
trying to get a hold on this quote so hold on.

-Alex

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• 1993-10-21 (Thu, 21 Oct 93 11:47:58 PDT) - re:backing - F_GRIFFITH@CCSVAX.SFASU.EDU
  • 1993-10-21 (Thu, 21 Oct 93 12:12:57 PDT) - Re: backing - “Perry E. Metzger” <pmetzger@lehman.com>
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