The Money Changers: Currency Reform from Aristotle to E-Cash

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Summary: A fascinating wealth of economic insight
Review: Compiled and edited by David Boyle (Senior Associate, New Economics Foundation, London, England), The Money Changers: Currency Reform From Aristotle To E-Cash is an anthology of expert essays by respected authors spanning a history of money ranging from 350 BC down to the modern day. Special focus is provided concerning the foibles, difficulties, and challenges facing currency systems. From the problems that arise from too much or too little money wreaking havoc on the economy, to the mind-boggling possibilities of electronic commerce and e-cach, The Money Changers is a fascinating wealth of economic insight, gleaned from great names through the centuries including J M Keynes, Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Jackson, Aristotle, Marco Polo, B F Skinner and much more. Highly recommended for both academia and non-specialist general readers with an interest in economics.