A fiat is a formal decree or authorization issued by a governing authority, granting permission for a specific action. In finance, it refers to currency declared legal tender by a government, like the US dollar, unbacked by a physical commodity. Governments and central banks benefit by controlling monetary policy, while citizens rely on it for daily transactions and economic stability.
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