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> The last person deposits and there is now $900 in the bank when only $100 worth of actual work has been done. $900 has been printed out of nothing and the original $100 has been devalued.

Are you claiming that when person x gives $90 to person y for some good or service, no work was done?

It seems to me that there were 3 transactions totalling 271$ in goods or services rendered, and $271 put into the bank.

> If I printed $900 and loaned it out, I'd be arrested.

Yes, because you aren't subject to the various banking regulations. Oftentimes privileges come with responsibilities.

> I get 0.05% interest off my hard work while the bank

Well of course, leaving your money in a savings account is kinda dumb. You too should invest it in a more active way if you want to make a profit.



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