Posted on 04 January 2013. Tags: Commodities, Money
Money has assumed many different forms throughout its history, affecting everyone from the strongest monarchs and the lowliest peasants, to you and me. Money originated as barter in many different forms, from wampums in Native America to whale teeth in Fiji. Other barter items recorded were seashells, amber, ivory, decorative feathers, cattle, and a large […]
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Posted in Gold and Silver, US Dollar Collapse
Posted on 03 January 2013. Tags: Economic Books
Here is a list of the six best books on “economic basics.” These books lay the foundation for understanding the fundamentals behind the current global economic crisis. 1. Economics in one Lesson by Henry Hazlitt This classic work by Hazlitt is one of the best beginner’s books on basic economic principles. This book is for […]
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Posted in Austrian Economics