Banking

Banking link (Activity)
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A more subtle version of the 'tribute' extracted from peasants by the aristocracy.

Central Banking

In the modern form, central banks are government-licensed monopolies to profit from seigniorage. This gives them a more or less unlimited economic self-interest in perpetuating the system, hence very deep pockets to try to naturalize their existence.

Private banking

The banking sector is an oligopoly with huge barriers to entry to facilitate rent seeking by preventing real competition.

See also

• City of London - Home of a lot of deep politicians.
• Wall Street - Home of a lot of deep politicians.