Main stream economists dismiss criticism of the changes as tin hat conspiracy theories.

FORBES: Doubting The Big Lie That Inflation Is Not A Threat

So let us know how it turns out, we'll be in the basement with our RFID-blocking wallet and tin foil hat.

ENGADGET: RFID Passports coming to the US in August

While we aren't sure which nations are targeted for primary testing in December, you should probably pack some RFID-zapping heat when perusing through the aisles this holiday season if this tin-hat-donner has you in a tizzy like it does us.

ENGADGET: RFID-enabled smart shelves heading into stores?

We were a little wary at the first when we heard about tying RFID so closely to our monies, and that Chase Bank blink card of ours has been collecting dust ever since it showed up in the mail, but the latest failings of RFID "security" have us running for the hills -- tin foil hat in tow.

ENGADGET: UK's ATM cards thoroughly trounced by ID thieves