Скачать или смотреть The "Cantillon Effect": Why Printing Money Makes The Rich Richer (And You Poorer)

Ever wondered why billionaire wealth exploded during the pandemic while your grocery bills skyrocketed? Why did the stock market nearly double while real wages declined for 25 consecutive months? The answer lies in a 300-year-old economic principle that almost nobody talks about.

In this video, we explore the Cantillon Effect, named after Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon, who first described how newly created money doesn't distribute evenly through an economy. It flows through specific channels, benefiting those closest to the source — banks, financial institutions, and asset holders — before reaching ordinary workers and consumers. By that time, prices have already risen.

We trace this concept from 18th-century France during the infamous Mississippi Bubble through to recent years when the Federal Reserve's balance sheet expanded from $4.2 trillion to nearly $9 trillion. During this period, American billionaire wealth surged by over $2 trillion while millions struggled with the highest inflation in four decades.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• The historical origins of the Cantillon Effect and Richard Cantillon's fascinating story during the Mississippi Bubble of 1720
• How modern central bank policies like quantitative easing create predictable distributional effects, with asset prices rising before consumer prices and wages
• Real numbers behind recent wealth transfers: Federal Reserve data on stock ownership concentration, housing price surges, and food inflation statistics
• Why this concept isn't widely taught or discussed in mainstream economic education
• Practical frameworks for thinking about asset ownership and positioning yourself relative to monetary policy
• The bigger picture of how monetary policy choices shape economic outcomes

ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
This video presents educational content about economic theory and monetary policy. The Cantillon Effect is well-established in economic literature, first described in Cantillon's 1755 work "Essay on the Nature of Commerce in General," which economist William Stanley Jevons called "the cradle of political economy."

All statistics come from publicly available sources including the Federal Reserve, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Congressional Budget Office, Forbes, and peer-reviewed research. We encourage viewers to verify information independently.

This content does not advocate for any particular political position, party, or ideology.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. The information represents economic concepts and historical analysis, not recommendations for specific financial decisions.

Past economic events and market performance do not guarantee future results. Economic conditions are complex and influenced by numerous factors beyond monetary policy alone.

Before making financial decisions, consult qualified professionals including licensed financial advisors, tax professionals, or attorneys. The creator is not responsible for actions taken based on information presented.

References to specific individuals, companies, or institutions are made solely in context of discussing publicly available information about documented historical events and publicly reported data.

Viewers should conduct their own research and due diligence.

SOURCES:

• Richard Cantillon, "Essay on the Nature of Commerce in General" (1755)
• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Congressional Budget Office
• Institute for Policy Studies
• Case-Shiller National Home Price Index
• Survey of Consumer Finances — Federal Reserve Board

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:

We create educational content exploring economics, finance, and how money systems work. Our goal is making complex economic concepts accessible and helping viewers develop financial literacy and critical thinking skills.

If you found this valuable, consider subscribing for more content on economics, monetary policy, and financial education.

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
We welcome thoughtful, respectful discussion. Comments containing personal attacks, hate speech, misinformation, or spam will be removed. We encourage good-faith dialogue about these important topics.

Thank you for watching and for your commitment to understanding how our economic system works.