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Debt and Financial Crisis

Understanding the role of money creation is crucial, as both the government and private banks contribute to it. The collapse of private debt can trigger financial crises, a concept highlighted by Fisher's Debt Deflation Theory. The devastating impact of margin debt during the Great Depression illustrates how excessive leverage can lead to catastrophic market failures.
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