Get the Summary of Lawrence Lepard's The Big Print in 20 minutes. The Big Print (2025) delivers a scathing indictment of the modern financial system, arguing that the Federal Reserve's inflationary policies are the root cause of America's economic woes and growing wealth inequality. Lawrence Lepard, an investment manager, traces the decline of the monetary system from the creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913 to the abandonment of the gold standard and subsequent financial crises, culminating in the 2008 meltdown. His historical analysis exposes the systemic flaws and moral hazards inherent in a system built on fiat currency. Lepard works with companies that focus on gold, silver, and Bitcoin, which he recommends as safer investments. He sees Bitcoin as a key to a better future, offering a decentralized and scarce alternative to government-controlled fiat currencies...