May 12, 2026
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16:46Now PlayingHave you ever wondered why money can be created out of nothing, yet so many people still struggle with poverty? In this eye-opening video, Prof. Jiang Xueqin breaks down the surprising history of money and banking in a simple and powerful way. He explains how merchants started banks to make trade easier. They accepted gold for safekeeping and gave out receipts (early paper money). Then banks began lending out more receipts than the actual gold they held — basically creating money from thin air! This system helped trade grow around the world. But it comes with big risks. Prof. Jiang talks about bank runs, when everyone wants their gold back at once, and how banks faced dangers lending to kings who might not repay. Over time, bankers formed networks and cartels (early versions of central banking) to protect their power. The big question at the heart of this talk: If banks and governments can print money endlessly, why do we still have poverty, hunger, and scarcity? Isn't money supposed to solve problems? Prof. Jiang challenges common ideas about resources and shows how money is really a tool of power and trust, not just simple economics.
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