Encyclopedia of Money
Larry Allen(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-8160-4602-7 (ISBN)
Description
Developments and innovation in monetary systems represent more than a mere chronicle of financial history; they also convey the social, political, and economic upheavals that have taken place throughout history. This volume tells the international story of currency from the earliest barter commodities to the widely used credit cards of today. More than 300 entries describe the major changes, experiments, triumphs, and disasters in the development of a viable medium of exchange. Written for students, budding economists, historians, and general readers, this work explains the intricacies of one of the world's most fascinating subjects. Sample entries include the decimal system, gold standard, Lohn Law, labour notes, and wage and price controls.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
62 b&w photographs, index, bibliography, references
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4602-7 (9780816046027)
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