The value of money is arbitrary. Currency is no longer backed by gold, but instead its value is mutually agreed upon by the international financial institutions using it. Currencies are ranked against each other and some are much more desirable than others. It is not possible to go happily minting your own money as inflation against other currencies will make it worthless--this is what happened in Zimbabwe as I mentioned it at the start of this topic. This inflation is far more likely to go BANG than the resulting depression as a result of debt. It is possible, though hard work, to trade out of debt, but trading out of inflation will simply inflame the situation.

OK that's a bit over-simplified Wyld, but near enough!!