When Money Became Worthless

Описание: A loaf of bread… for one hundred billion dollars. This wasn’t a sci-fi movie; it was reality in Zimbabwe in 2008.

Political instability and collapsing agriculture pushed the government to print more and more money to cover its debts. The result? Hyperinflation hit an unimaginable 89.7 sextillion percent. Prices were literally doubling every single day.

Ordinary people carried wheelbarrows full of cash just to buy groceries. Life savings vanished overnight. Families went hungry, and millions fled the country.

📌 In this episode, we break down:
How political instability and collapsing agriculture triggered the crisis
Why printing money led to runaway hyperinflation
The shocking peak of 89.7 sextillion percent inflation
The human cost: hunger, migration, and lost savings
The lessons for governments today on fiscal discipline and trust in currency

Zimbabwe’s story is a terrifying reminder of how fragile money really is — and why fiscal discipline is non‑negotiable.

💬 Comment below: Could hyperinflation happen again in today’s world?




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