Money is a cornerstone of modern economies, serving as a medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account. This paper explores the extent to which money’s value and stability are fundamentally rooted in trust. It examines how individual confidence in currency, the integrity of financial institutions, and governmental stability collectively determine the public’s willingness to accept and use money. Through historical examples of monetary crises, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and the public’s flight to gold during economic uncertainty, this paper illustrates how trust is central to sustaining the utility and acceptance of money in both traditional and evolving financial systems.
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