Who is Murray?

The Murray in Murray's List refers to the late economist and political philosopher Murray N. Rothbard. His works, particularly What Has Government Done to Our Money?, played a large part in inspiring this site's creation.

What is the purpose of this website

Primarily, to further the cause for sound money. Secondarily, to serve as a place where people can find and sell goods and services using sound money (gold and silver, specifically) as a medium of exchange.

What is sound money?

Sound money is a money based on something of real value – a commodity. Common examples include gold and silver, which this site specifically promotes, but many "real things" have been used throughout history, including salt, cigarettes, and even seashells.

Of what benefit is sound money?

A money that is based on something of real value, as opposed to one based purely on an imaginary unit (like the "dollar"), paves the way for a more prosperous society: Wealth cannot be confiscated through inflation (when governments print more money), business calculations become more reliable, and the disastrous boom-bust business cycle would be a thing of the past.

What benefit is it to me to use this site?

There is little immediate benefit for you to gain from using this site... But that's the wrong way to think about it. It's more of a good-conscious type of thing; think of it like you would supporting "fair trade", doing volunteer work, or opting to support an environmentally- and socially-conscious company. That said, there is some short-term benefit that you can gain from this. If we're successful in creating an alternative, sound-money economy, you can hold more of your wealth in non-inflationary money and avoid purchasing power being confiscated from you.

How can I pay for the goods and services offered on this site?

The short answer to that question is, "however you want"; Murray's List mandates no particular method for making exchanges. But, practically speaking, there are a few known options: For transactions taking place within a single city or locality, physical metal could easily be used (such as old silver coins); for long-distance transactions, however, digital options are available, such as GoldMoney.com.