Monetary Control in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Malcolm Reid Fuller

9780260605757: Monetary Control in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260605751 ISBN 13: 9780260605757

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how money really works—from ancient barter to modern fiat and global gold standards—and what it could mean for today.

This book surveys the history and theory of monetary control, focusing on how different forms of currency have evolved and been regulated. It explains why gold and silver have long served as measures of value, how paper money emerged, and how governments and central banks influence the money supply over time. The discussion blends historical examples with practical ideas about monetary policy and international finance.

This edition traces topics from the early uses of precious metals to the modern Federal Reserve system, including open-market operations and the balance between gold reserves and currency in circulation. It also presents proposals for international coordination, like a world bank framework, and examines the challenges of maintaining stable money in a changing economy.

Learn how currency has transitioned from metal to paper to fiat and why each shift mattered.
See how monetary policy tools—such as rediscount rates and open-market operations—shape credit and prices.
Understand debates about gold standards, international exchange, and proposals for global monetary cooperation.
Compare historical outcomes with ideas for a steadier, more predictable financial system.

Ideal for readers of economics, monetary history, and policy analysis who want a clear view of how money and banks influence everyday life.

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