Good money Quote by Thomas Gresham
“[Gresham's Law]: Bad money drives out good money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Principles, 19th century
Bad money drives out good money, meaning inferior currency replaces quality currency in circulation.
In simple terms: Low‑quality money replaces good money.
Guard against inferior assets.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- business investments
- government policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect value in a weak market?
- What policies keep currency stable?
Good money can persist if regulated or trusted.