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Kenneth Rogoff’s war on cash: is he right to call cash a "curse"?





Kenneth Rogoff’s war on cash: is he right to call cash a "curse"?
Economist Kenneth Rogoff published in 2016 a book, named “The curse of cash”, pointing at the numerous societal woes he attributes to hard currency, and praising its disappearance in favor of digital money. Despite an obvious desire to adopt a balanced and reasonable stance, several of the points made within the pamphlet reveal links to the partisan war on cash and misrepresent the role of cash in our societies.

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Why Relying on Cash is still so important - 01/03/2022

Why the Use of Cash should be Guaranteed - 12/15/2021

Will Cash mean anything to new Generations in Gulf Countries? - 12/01/2021

Why access to cash is so important - 11/03/2021

Will Africa turn cashless? - 06/18/2021

The War Against Cash - 06/10/2021

Cash will always be useful according to Jeffrey Goh - 05/05/2021

Cashless Economy and the End of Privacy - 03/18/2021

China likes cashless surveillance - 03/13/2021

Why coin shortage is a big issue - 01/17/2021

Going Cashless in Australia: problems are growing - 12/19/2020

Cashless as a step to totalitarism? - 12/04/2020

Not ready for a cashless society - 11/20/2020

A Digital World does not mean the End of Cash - 11/17/2020

Digital economy can't be without cash - 10/20/2020

Say no to cashless stores - 09/05/2020

Coronavirus won't kill cash - 08/13/2020

"Please don’t let us go to a cashless society" says british former Member of the European Parliament Patrick James O'Flynn - 10/25/2019

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The Pros and Cons of Moving to a Cashless Society - 09/18/2019

Experts’ debate: what does a cashless society mean? - 09/17/2019

How will a cashless society affect the poorest ? - 09/05/2019

"This shift to all-digital upends the foundation of our economy and creates unintended consequences for consumers." Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank - 08/30/2019

"There is a huge machinery to make us believe that ‘cashless-ness’ is in our interest" Shrija Agrawal, Associate Editor Mint - 08/19/2019

Say No to the “Cashless Future” - 08/15/2019

"A cashless food economy is not all good" by Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax. - 08/02/2019

Cashless isn’t just classist, it’s bad for business - 07/10/2019

Stefan Gleason, President of Money Metals Exchange : "Big Banks and Big Tech are the ones pushing for a Cashless Society" - 07/02/2019

Natalie Ceeney, author of the 'Access To Cash Review' says : "everyone should have guaranteed access to cash in the future" - 06/19/2019

Douglas Ross, Member of Scottish Parliament: "The loss of access to cash inevitably affects the more vulnerable in society." - 06/11/2019

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Why Cashless Economy means social exclusion

Why Cashless Economy means social exclusion
The other day I met with an articulate advocate for social justice, equity and diversity. We were to have a coffee, and the advocate suggested a popular venue in Capitol Hill. When I got there, I found the establishment accepted only credit cards or “Apple Pay” but not cash. Without the former,...

Why Cashless Welfare can be very wrong

Why Cashless Welfare can be very wrong
If your income is not fixed but variable, just how do you “budget” that? A salaried worker will get a fixed pay cheque a month but those who do odd jobs such as collecting cans and boxes for recycling can never truly predict how much money they will make a month. I saw some people say that JKM...

Cashless raises more concerns about Inclusion

Cashless raises more concerns about Inclusion
Sitting behind my computer talking to my mom on my smartphone, I feel grateful for everything technology allows me to do. However, for those living on the streets, technological advances are leaving them in a more vulnerable position. I live in the beautiful city of Paris, and as in many other...
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The cashless society from an ethical point of view

The debate about the move towards a cashless society has been at the center of the scene for several years, now. Various angles have been taken by economists, politicians, banking institutions and sociologists. Beyond the technicalities of the debate, lies the question of freedom, of inter-citizen solidarity and of governmental responsibility. The debate cannot remain in the hands of financial specialists, it is first and foremost an ethical, political and societal issue.


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Why Cash is your best ally in times of Crisis

Why Cash is your best ally in times of Crisis
The demand for cash increases in times of crisis since many people consider banknotes and coins to...

Cash in the US: What else?

Cash in the US: What else?
Some financial instrument observers continue to gleefully throw out statistics arguing in favor of...

Unbanked People are threaten by Cashless Economy

Unbanked People are threaten by Cashless Economy
The UK government’s decision to maintain access to cash is only a temporary solution that will need...

Access to Cash: Wantage Bank is playing the Cashless Card

Access to Cash: Wantage Bank is playing the Cashless Card
Research from consumer champion Which? has shown a sharp decline in the number of bank branches...

How Cryptocurrencies and Cashless Economy are weakening people

How Cryptocurrencies and Cashless Economy are weakening people
The rise of digital assets is a revolution in the digital and financial world; for the first time,...

Inequalities and danger for Freedom: The bitter taste of Cashless Economy

Inequalities and danger for Freedom: The bitter taste of Cashless Economy
In the latest chapter in the seemingly never-ending pandemic-fuelled global drama, the introduction...

Despite all the payment solutions, Cash is still a rock

Despite all the payment solutions, Cash is still a rock
Like credit cards in the ‘70s, society’s shift to digital wallets and cryptocurrency has been all...

Mass Surveillance loves Cashless Society

Mass Surveillance loves Cashless Society
Unlike payments made in cash, digital payments carry a lot of meta data, along with being linked to...

Is Liberia becoming a Cashless Society?

Is Liberia becoming a Cashless Society?
Liberia might be lagging behind its counterparts in the sub region and the African continent...

Why your Money is at Risk in a Cashless Economy

Why your Money is at Risk in a Cashless Economy
For various reasons, Zimbabwe has been becoming an increasingly cashless society with every passing...
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