Making Money by Peet van Biljon, Alexandra Lajoux - 9781547417230

Name: Making Money by Peet van Biljon, Alexandra Lajoux - 9781547417230
Brand: De Gruyter

De Gruyter

Making MoneyThe History and Future of Society's Most Important Technology\nAuthor(s): Peet van Biljon, Alexandra Lajoux\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: De Gruyter, United States\nImprint: De Gruyter\nISBN-13: 9781547417230, 978-1547417230\nSynopsis\nHow much do you really know about money? Everyone uses it, but few know how it really works. Most books about money focus on specific aspects. This book breaks through the usual silos to present money as a broad social technology that serves the current needs of society. It reviews the latest developments in financial technology including cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the prospect of a cashless future; and clears up many misconceptions in the process. \n\n Starting with a very brief history, the authors provide insights on how money is made; why money has value and what can change its value; how central banks, treasuries, foreign exchange, lending, and blockchain work; why you may be trading against robots; and privacy and security issue.