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Even to this day you see (usually minor) nations struggle with the whole "money should be worth something" concept.
Local Strongman: "If we have a deficit, we can just print money until we have a surplus, can't we?"
Economist 1: "Well, actually, that would be highly inadvisab-"
Local Strongman: "Someone find this man a window to fall out of. Next advisor!"
Economist 2: "Th-that's a great plan, Mr. Great Leader Sir..."