Money Creation in the Modern Economy – Its a Wonderful Lie
&gt;&quot;So the dollar is only worth something because people agree it is.&quot;<p>The article was good, but that part is wrong.  The dollar is worth something because you need it to pay taxes.  You can squat in a tent in the woods and eat nuts and berries and not buy anything, but if you trade with anyone, they need dollars to pay the taxes on their income, even if it&#x27;s just barter.