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Unravel the big questions behind money you can hold in your hand.
This book examines how gold and silver have shaped money, trade, and government policy across centuries. It explains why many nations kept two metals in circulation and what happens when that balance shifts.
Two short sections frame the discussion: the theory behind monometallic and bi-metallic money, and the real-world effects of major policy changes. The text traces the logic of exchange, the role of law, and the risks that inflation, debt, and currency reform can pose to a nation’s economy. It also looks at historical episodes in England and Europe to illuminate long-standing monetary ideas.- Learn the core concepts behind gold and silver as money, and how exchange rates become a kind of shared trust.
- See how major reforms, like demonetizing silver or unifying coinage, ripple through prices, trade, and public finance.
- Understand the arguments for various standards and the practical outcomes of different monetary policies.
- Explore how law, economics, and politics intersect in the quest for stable money.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and ongoing debate about the standard measure for currency: silver or gold. The author traces the historical use of both standards and the arguments for and against each. The author discusses the advantages of using gold as a currency standard, such as its portability, durability, and limited supply. The author then explores the arguments for using silver, such as its widespread availability and historical use as a standard of value. The author also examines the concept of bimetallism, in which both gold and silver are used as legal tender, and discusses the challenges of maintaining a stable ratio between the two metals. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical precedents and economic theory, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities and controversies surrounding the choice of a currency standard, making it a thought-provoking read for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the evolution of money. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330808641_0
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