Economics

"Harvesting Gold: Thomas Edison's Experiment to Re-Invent American Money"

David Hammes

About the Program

David Hammes talks about a plan put forth by Thomas Edison just after WWI that would have de-linked the dollar from gold and created a system that was more friendly to farmers and small business owners.  This talk was hosted by Basically Books in Hilo, Hawaii.        

About the Authors

David Hammes

David Hammes is a professor of economics at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  He is the author of "Shaping Our Nation."  For more, visit: harvestinggold.com.     


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"Harvesting Gold: Thomas Edison's Experiment to Re-Invent American Money"

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Past Airings

  • Friday, August 31st at 4:30pm (ET)
  • Friday, August 31st at 8:30am (ET)
  • Monday, July 30th at 6:30am (ET)
  • Saturday, July 14th at 8am (ET)
  • Sunday, July 8th at 7:45pm (ET)
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