Money (greenwood Guides To Business And Economics)
by Euel Elliott /
2006 / English / PDF
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Money makes the world go around. From the earliest bartering
systems to today's sophisticated electronic transfers of billions
of dollars in a split second, systems of exchange have conferred
value upon goods and services and created the economic glue that
binds individuals, businesses, communities, and nations together.
In this volume, the authors present a colorful history of money
in its economic, political, socio-cultural, and even
pscyhological context. The first section focuses on banks and
financial institutions. The second part covers the role of
currency in national sovereignty; the impact of technology; debt,
credit, and equity; and money markets. The final chapters explore
emerging issues, such as risk management, and emerging forms of
money and investment in the electronic age. Featuring a glossary
and timeline, charts and graphs, index and references,
Money makes the world go around. From the earliest bartering
systems to today's sophisticated electronic transfers of billions
of dollars in a split second, systems of exchange have conferred
value upon goods and services and created the economic glue that
binds individuals, businesses, communities, and nations together.
In this volume, the authors present a colorful history of money
in its economic, political, socio-cultural, and even
pscyhological context. The first section focuses on banks and
financial institutions. The second part covers the role of
currency in national sovereignty; the impact of technology; debt,
credit, and equity; and money markets. The final chapters explore
emerging issues, such as risk management, and emerging forms of
money and investment in the electronic age. Featuring a glossary
and timeline, charts and graphs, index and references,Money
Money is an engaging introduction to this vital component
of the economy.
is an engaging introduction to this vital component
of the economy.
