The Evolution of Money

The Evolution of Money
Author: David Orrell
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0231541678

The sharing economy's unique customer-to-company exchange is possible because of the way in which money has evolved. These transactions have not always been as fluid as they are today, and they are likely to become even more fluid. It is therefore critical that we learn to appreciate money's elastic nature as deeply as do Uber, Airbnb, Kickstarter, and other innovators, and that we understand money's transition from hard currencies to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin if we are to access their cooperative potential. The Evolution of Money illuminates this fascinating reality, focusing on the tension between currency's real and abstract properties and advancing a vital theory of money rooted in this dual exchange. It begins with the debt tablets of Mesopotamia and follows with the development of coin money in ancient Greece and Rome, gold-backed currencies in medieval Europe, and monetary economics in Victorian England. The book ends in the digital era, with the cryptocurrencies and service providers that are making the most of money's virtual side and that suggest a tectonic shift in what we call money. By building this organic time line, The Evolution of Money helps us anticipate money's next, transformative role.

When Money Talks

When Money Talks
Author: Frank L. Holt
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021
Genre: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ISBN: 019751765X

"Money may seem hopelessly mundane and culturally meaningless, but it has dominated--and documented--world history since the time of the ancient Greeks. This heavily illustrated book provides a spirited account of the first coinages and their living descendants in our pockets and purses. It explains how people from Jesus to The Beatles have used numismatics to explore the social, political, economic, and religious history of the world"--

History of Money

History of Money
Author: Glyn Davies
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 1069
Release: 2010-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783162767

An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day. It includes the Barings crisis and the report by the Bank of England on Barings Bank; information on the state of Japanese banking; and, the changes in the financial scene in the US.

A History of Money

A History of Money
Author: Glyn Davies
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 1308
Release: 2016-05-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783163119

A History of Money looks at how money as we know it developed through time. Starting with the barter system, the basic function of exchanging goods evolved into a monetary system based on coins made up of precious metals and, from the 1500s onwards, financial systems were established through which money became intertwined with commerce and trade, to settle by the mid-1800s into a stable system based upon Gold. This book presents its closing argument that, since the collapse of the Gold Standard, the global monetary system has undergone constant crisis and evolution continuing into the present day.

The Invention of Coinage and the Monetization of Ancient Greece

The Invention of Coinage and the Monetization of Ancient Greece
Author: David Schaps
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0472036408

Coinage appeared at a moment when it fulfilled an essential need in Greek society and brought with it rationalization and social leveling in some respects, while simultaneously producing new illusions, paradoxes, and new elites. In a book that will encourage scholarly discussion for some time, David M. Schaps addresses a range of important coinage topics, among them money, exchange, and economic organization in the Near East and in Greece before the introduction of coinage; the invention of coinage and the reasons for its adoption; and the developing use of money to make more money.

The Evolution of Coinage

The Evolution of Coinage
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2017-08-30
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

About the Book Titles in this category are about Antiques and Collectibles describe items that are valuable or of interest to collectors. Older collectibles provide insights into a previous time period in history, or may exhibit a high level of craftsmanship, or unique design, or represent another or ancient culture. The list of collectible items is immense, some examples covered by our titles being: Worcester Royal Porcelain, Greek and Roman Coins, Autographs, Jewelry, Silver Ware, Plated Ware, Watches, Clocks, Leather Goods, Book-plate Designs, Italian Ceramic Art, Medals of the Renaissance, Stamp-Collections, Libraries of books, Furniture Masterpieces, Oriental Silverwork, and Italian Ceramic Art. About us Trieste Publishing's aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. Our titles are produced from scans of the original books and as a result may sometimes have imperfections. To ensure a high-quality product we have: thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the catalog repaired some of the text in some cases, and rejected titles that are not of the highest quality. You can look up "Trieste Publishing" in categories that interest you to find other titles in our large collection. Come home to the books that made a difference

The History of Money

The History of Money
Author: Jack Weatherford
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2009-09-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307556743

“If you’re interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this is the book to read!”—Charles R. Schwab Cultural anthropologist Jack Weatherford traces our relationship with money, from primitive man’s cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange. The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives—economic, political, and personal. “A fascinating book about the force that makes the world go round—the dollars, pounds, francs, marks, bahts, ringits, kwansas, levs, biplwelles, yuans, quetzales, pa’angas, ngultrums, ouguiyas, and other 200-odd brand names that collectively make up the mysterious thing we call money.”—Los Angeles Times

The Evolution of Coinage

The Evolution of Coinage
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1107605997

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Evolution of Coinage by George MacDonald was first published in 1916. The volume presents a historical account of the development of coinage, incorporating discussion of coin production and numerous illustrative examples.

The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage

The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage
Author: William E. Metcalf
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 707
Release: 2012
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0199372187

A broadly-illustrated overview of the contemporary state of Greco-Roman numismatic scholarship.