Interview: Michael Gasvoda

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Interview with the new owner of CNG, Michael Gasvoda(https://www.coinsweekly.com/en/News/Interview-with-the-new-owner-of-CNG-Michael-Gasvoda/4?&id=5622)

Hyperinflation Through History

Venezuelans are living through one of the worst hyperinflation episodes ever recorded since the end of World War Two.

Prices have hit a new high in August, peaking at 65,000% a year, says Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and one of theworld's leading experts on hyperinflation.

Under President Nicolas Maduro, inflation stands at around 150% a month, says Prof Hanke - hyperinflation is defined as when inflation rates are greater than 50% per month andpersist for more than 30 consecutive days.

While Venezuela is currently the only country in the world experiencing hyperinflation, there have been at least 58 episodes throughout history

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How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation? (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45523636)

Hyperinflation has ravaged Venezuela's economy, and its old bolivar notes are worth next to nothing. But for some enterprising artists, these useless notes are an economicopportunity.

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The people making bags out of worthless money(http://www.bbc.com/capital/gallery/20180918-the-people-making-bags-out-of-worthless-money)