Cash is anonymous, stable and widely accepted, and in many countries there’s more of it circulating than ever despite the rise of cashless payment options. The reasons why are explored on a recent episode of The Quartz Obsession, a podcast offering fresh takes on everyday ideas in the context of the global economy.
Opening the discussion, show host Kira Bindrim highlights the chief characteristics of cash that lend it an enduring popularity and, ultimately, make it well worth protecting.
