Good Money: Birmingham Button Makers, the Royal Mint, and the Beginnings of Modern Coinage, 1775-1821

Autori

• George Selgin

Parametri

• 368 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Economia
• Economia e affari
• Finanza
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the pivotal role of private coinage in Great Britain's Industrial Revolution, the book highlights its impact on economic growth. It also delves into modern private-sector alternatives to government-issued currency, including digital currencies, cash cards, and electronic funds transfers. Additionally, it discusses the phenomenon of spontaneous 'dollarization' in various countries outside the United States, offering insights into the evolving landscape of money and finance.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)