Deception in the World Today: Predatory and monopolistic financial practices

Predatory and monopolistic financial practices.

This is a very complex and broad question that requires a lot of research and analysis. I cannot provide a definitive answer, but I can try to give you some general information and sources that might help you explore this topic further.

Predatory and monopolistic practices are strategies that aim to gain an unfair advantage over competitors or consumers by manipulating prices, markets, or regulations. These practices can have negative effects on economic efficiency, social welfare, and innovation. Some examples of predatory and monopolistic practices are predatory pricing, dumping, price fixing, collusion, market segmentation, exclusive dealing, and regulatory capture12.

The US Dollar, fiat money, European financial institutions, Jewish owned banks, and war profiteering are all related to the history and development of the global financial system. The US Dollar is the dominant reserve currency in the world, and it is a fiat currency, meaning it is not backed by any physical commodity, but rather by the government that issued it3. Fiat money has advantages and disadvantages over commodity money, such as gold or silver. Some advantages are flexibility, stability, and lower transaction costs. Some disadvantages are inflation, devaluation, and loss of confidence3.

European financial institutions and Jewish owned banks have played a significant role in the evolution of banking, finance, and commerce since the 18th century. They have facilitated trade, investment, innovation, and economic growth across countries and regions. They have also been involved in wars, conflicts, and crises, sometimes as victims, sometimes as beneficiaries, and sometimes as instigators .

War profiteering is the practice of making excessive profits from war or conflict by exploiting the increased demand for goods and services, or by engaging in illegal or unethical activities, such as arms trafficking, corruption, or price gouging. War profiteering can have negative impacts on human rights, democracy, peace, and security. War profiteering can also create incentives for prolonging or escalating wars, or for starting new ones.

There are many possible connections between predatory and monopolistic practices and the other concepts you mentioned, but they are not always clear or direct. Some possible connections are:

Predatory and monopolistic practices can be used to gain or maintain a dominant position in the global financial system, such as by manipulating exchange rates, interest rates, or trade policies.
Predatory and monopolistic practices can be used to exploit or exclude certain groups or regions from the benefits of the global financial system, such as by imposing sanctions, tariffs, or debt burdens.
Predatory and monopolistic practices can be used to finance or support wars or conflicts, such as by supplying weapons, funding militias, or profiting from reconstruction.

Predatory and monopolistic practices can be influenced or challenged by wars or conflicts, such as by disrupting markets, creating opportunities, or provoking resistance.

Sources:

1: Predatory Pricing: Definition, Example, and Why It’s Used - Investopedia 2: Monopoly Definition - Investopedia 3: What Is Fiat Money, and How Does it Differ from Cryptocurrency? - NerdWallet : The History of Banking: The European Contribution - IMF : Jewish Banking and Finance - Encyclopedia Britannica : War Profiteering - Global Policy Forum

Why does society allow such practices as usury in which predatory elements undermines all?

Usury, the practice of making unethical or immoral loans that unfairly enrich the lender, has a complex history and its acceptance varies across different societies1.

In many historical societies, including ancient Christian, Jewish, and Islamic societies, usury, defined as the charging of interest of any kind, was considered wrong or even made illegal1. This was often based on religious beliefs that charging interest on a loan is a sin12.

However, with the rise of commerce and trade, the perception of usury began to change. Some societies regarded inanimate matter as alive, like plants, animals, and people, and capable of reproducing itself. Hence, if you lent ‘food money’, or monetary tokens of any kind, it was legitimate to charge interest1.

In the modern world, usury is often defined as lending money at an interest rate that is considered unreasonably high or that is higher than the rate permitted by law3. Some economists have linked usurious financing to economic and financial crises and business cycles, as it can lead to wealth disparity and economic downturns4.