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« Previous · Main · Next » The Day The Dollar Died - Peter ToshJEL: a e I see Johnny with his head hanging down Bills and budgets are waiting The day the dollar die Click to ListenAssignment:In "The Day the Dollar Die", Peter Tosh appears to be longing for a world without money. What would a world without dollars look like? Do you think there would be less corruption or that scarcity would be eliminated in a world without money? What other problems would arise? Your answer should address the coincidence of wants. What if Tosh is only talking about fiat money? Do you think his lyrics can be read to be anti- fiat money? Give an example.
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