Encyclopedia of Money [Hardcover]

A comprehensive introductory resource with entries covering the development of money and the functions and dysfunctions of the monetary and financial system.

The original edition ofThe Encyclopedia of Moneywon widespread acclaim for explaining the functionand dysfunctionof the financial system in a language any reader could understand. Now a decade later, with a more globally integrated, market-oriented world, and with consumers trying to make sense of subprime mortgages, credit default swaps, and bank stress tests, theEncyclopediareturns in an expanded new edition.

From the development of metal and paper currency to the ongoing global economic crisis, the rigorously updatedThe Encyclopedia of Money, Second Editionis the most authoritative, comprehensive resource on the fundamentals of money and finance available. Its 350 alphabetically organized entries85 completely new to this editionhelp readers make sense of a wide range of events, policies, and regulations by explaining their historical, political, and theoretical contexts. The new edition focuses most intently on the last two decades, highlighting the connections between the onrush of globalization, the surging stock market, and various monetary and fiscal crises of the 1990s, as well as developments, scandals, and pocketbook issues making headlines today.

The Encyclopedia of Moneyis highly recommended to public and academic libraries. Students of business should find it especially useful. ARBAonline

A good, affordable purchase for academic, public, and business collections. Library Journal

A good choice for academic and public libraries. Libraries with the earlier edition will want to update. Booklist

This encyclopedia contains about 350 entries on money and finance, organized alphabeticalllƒF