A foundational guide to money, exchange, and banking, tracing from barter to modern finance and outlining how banks operate, hold securities, and manage payments. It explains what money is, how value is determined, and why money acts as both a value measure and a medium of exchange.
This edition covers the practical and legal aspects bankers face, including promissory notes, cheques, and bills of exchange; the custody of documents and valuables; and the duties and risks of bankers as bailees and trustees. It also explains liens and pledges, and how cases in law shape the banker’s security and responsibilities with different kinds of securities. The book uses historical context and clear explanations to show how banking systems support commerce and credit in a civilized economy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, penned by a notable author in the field, delves into the interconnected world of money and banking. It begins by explaining the fundamental concepts and evolution of money from bartering to coinage and notes. The author then discusses the intricate role of banks in modern economies, illuminating their functions in managing payments, creating credit, and facilitating investment. Throughout the book, the historical development of banking and its impact on societies is explored, highlighting the critical role it has played in shaping economic systems globally. The author also examines legal aspects of banking, the practice of banking, and explores the clearing system. Concluding with a discussion of the vital role banks play in modern economies, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the complex relationship between money and banking. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330115817_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330115817
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330115817
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 334 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26021764/2
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