How could a PhD in economics think that a Keynesian currency system that has failed so badly in the real world be the desired path for currencies like WoW Gold and EVE Online ISK in the virtual world?

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Now in 2002, "Thorpedo" is set to wow the swimming world yet again by attempting to win seven gold medals.

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