@Lawrence Lepard , in The Big Print, delves into how the modern monetary system fuels socialist policies. According to Lepard, governments’ ability to issue unbacked money generates inflation, inequality, and market distortions. This monetary expansion benefits governments and financial assets while harming savers and the working class. Lepard argues that fiat money is the foundation of modern socialism: it enables forced redistribution, fosters dependency on the state, and weakens personal responsibility. His proposed solution is the restoration of sound money—such as gold or Bitcoin—to return economic power to individuals and curb the cycle of debt and state control.