{"product_id":"fiat-food-lysiak-ammous-9798988821311","title":"Fiat Food | Matthew Lysiak \u0026 Saifedean Ammous","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9798988821311\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMatthew Lysiak, Saifedean Ammous\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSaif House\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeptember 25, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e255\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eEconomics, Bitcoin, Health \u0026amp; Nutrition, Social Science\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe true cost of inflation is often hidden behind government-sanctioned data points and corporate media narratives. In \u003cem\u003eFiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It\u003c\/em\u003e, authors Matthew Lysiak and Saifedean Ammous argue that the real impact of currency debasement is most visibly reflected in the financial, physical, and mental health of the citizenry. While officials point to increases in paper wealth as evidence of a rising quality of life, this book contends that the true standard of living for most Americans has plummeted over the past fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThrough a meticulous examination of recent history, Lysiak and Ammous unravel how the debasement of currency has left the public poorer and subsequently degraded the nutritional value of the American food supply. By tracing the connections between macroeconomic policies and the industrialization of agriculture, the authors present a compelling \"who-done-it\" regarding the decline of modern health. Ultimately, the book explores how the decentralized nature of Bitcoin offers a potential solution to separate money from state power, thereby restoring both economic stability and nutritional integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis compelling analysis is highly recommended for readers of the Bust Down Books wealth wisdom blog, Bitcoin enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of Austrian economics and public health. It provides crucial insights for individuals seeking to understand how monetary policy affects everyday nutrition and those looking to leverage hard money principles to improve their overall quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Lysiak\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recognized author and journalist who investigates the deep societal impacts of modern American institutions. \u003cstrong\u003eSaifedean Ammous\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prominent economist and the internationally bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bitcoin Standard\u003c\/em\u003e. Together, they combine rigorous economic theory with investigative reporting to uncover the structural flaws in the modern fiat system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eA groundbreaking collaboration that bridges the gap between macroeconomic policy and the modern health crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePublished by Saif House, known for delivering high-quality, thought-provoking literature on hard money and Austrian economics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Fiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It\",\n    \"author\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Matthew Lysiak\"\n      },\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Saifedean Ammous\"\n      }\n    ],\n    \"isbn\": \"9798988821311\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"255\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Saif House\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2023-09-25\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"An examination of how the debasement of fiat currency has degraded the American food supply and how Bitcoin offers a solution to restore economic and physical health.\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #8B0000; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331071050043,"sku":"8988821311","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9798988821311.jpg?v=1781133585","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/fiat-food-lysiak-ammous-9798988821311","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}