Money
Jacob Goldstein
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Money
Published
2021
Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
110
ISBN-13
9798727269480
Description
"What is money anyway, and where and why did it originate? According to Jacob Goldstein, this made-up thing has evolved over centuries and takes different forms based on technological advances, the needs of society, and often the crazy ideas of outliers on the fringes. Told through witty, historical anecdotes, Goldstein demystifies this ever-evolving tool from the invention of the first coins in Mesopotamia, to how China invented paper money centuries before it appeared in the west, how at one point in Sweden men carried giant "coins" on their backs to pay for goods, to the gold standard, pound sterling, origins of the Euro, mutual funds, bitcoin and a cashless society. Money presents entertaining tales of fascinating characters who fundamentally changed our monetary systems such as Genghis Khan, John Law, a convicted murderer and professional gambler, the Luddites, and the anarchist cyberpunks who created bitcoin. Through these major movements we see the rise and fall of various financial institutions: central banks, the stock market, the Federal Reserve, and the shadow institutions like Lehman Brothers that helped create the financial crisis of 2008. Lively and accessible and full of interesting tidbits (the word "banker" comes from the Venetian "bench sitters"--Or "banchieri"-of the 1600s who guarded the gold) Goldstein looks at the evolution of money (whose definition appears to be, if we all agree it's money, then it is money) and confronts its true purpose and who it is supposed to be for"--
Subjects
The science of getting rich, or, financial success through creative thought
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Think and Grow Rich
The Richest Man in Babylon
The Wealth of Nations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Money?
This edition of Money has approximately 110 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Money?
For most readers, Money typically takes between 2h 18m and 1h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Money?
The estimated word count for Money is approximately 27,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Money?
Money was written by Jacob Goldstein.
When was Money published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.