Lectures On The Nature And Use Of Money

By John Gray

Book Overview

Lectures On The Nature And Use Of Money is a book written by John Gray that delves into the fundamental concepts of money, its nature, and its use in modern society. The book is a collection of lectures that Gray delivered during his tenure as a professor of economics at the University of Edinburgh.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of money. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of money and its evolution from a barter system to a modern currency-based system. The subsequent chapters delve into the functions of money, its role in the economy, and the various forms of money that exist today.Gray also discusses the concept of inflation and its impact on the economy, as well as the role of central banks in regulating the money supply. The book also explores the concept of money as a store of value and its use in investment and financial planning.Overall, Lectures On The Nature And Use Of Money is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental concepts of money and its role in modern society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in economics, finance, or business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432681915
• ISBN13: 9781432681913
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"