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Featured article The Inflation in the Weimar Republic was a period of hyperinflation in Germany between 1921 and 1923. It was one of the most extreme hyperinflations in the world's history. After World War I, the country was pressured into signing the Treaty of Versailles, which required that high reparations be paid to the Allies. The German government soon found that it could not meet the demands, and it ultimately defaulted, leading to a military occupation and further disintegration of the money. (more...) Edit this box From our newest articles How Capitalism Saved America is a book by American economist Thomas DiLorenzo, that offers an alternative view of many well-known historical events and figures. Public education is education sponsored by the government. Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012 maps the number of assigned delegates. Austrian Business Cycle Theory learning materials is an extensive reading list. Orphan works are copyrighted works for which the owner cannot be found. The Bank of Amsterdam was a full-reserve bank operating from 1609 to 1819. Add a new article to this box – More new articles

Current events United States lost the top-tier AAA credit rating. The US debt limit is raised by $2.1 trillion. Ron Paul announces that he will run for President of the United States. Osama bin Laden is killed in a raid on his residence in Pakistan. France, the United Kingdom, and the United States attack Libya. Add an event This week in history August 13 (add): 1912 – The United States enacted the Radio Act of 1912, requiring that amateur radio enthusiasts be licensed and severely limiting the wavelengths available to them. 1961 – East Germany began construction of the Berlin Wall to stop emigration and encourage the establishment of a Communist state.