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In defense of cash: why we should bring back the $500 note and other big bills

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Economist and Research Scientist, The Ohio State University
imageThe 'war on cash' is slowly eliminating paper currency. Thanatos Media/Shutterstock.com

A world without cash seems wonderful at first glance since it is convenient and fast. You don’t need to withdraw dollars or euros ahead of time. You don’t have to worry about money being lost or stolen. Paying for things with your phone is a breeze.

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