Het Geld van Robinson Crusoe / Populaire uiteenzetting omtrent den oorsprong en het gebruik van geld als ruilmiddel

Name: Het Geld van Robinson Crusoe / Populaire uiteenzetting omtrent den oorsprong en het gebruik van geld als ruilmiddel
Author: David Ames Wells

By David Ames Wells

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The book constructs a fictional island community that evolves from simple barter to a monetary economy to demonstrate the origin, nature, and uses of money. Using vivid episodes and satirical policy examples, it explains why particular commodities, notably gold, serve well as media of exchange and standards of value, how excessive issuance and wartime borrowing cause inflation and depreciation, and how institutional choices affect currency stability. Practical illustrations expose common misunderstandings and the economic consequences of different monetary arrangements.

About the Author

David Ames Wells

David Ames Wells was an American economist and author known for his works on finance and economics in the 19th century. He is particularly recognized for his book "Robinson Crusoe's Money; or, The Remarkable Financial Fortunes and Misfortunes of a Remote Island Community," which explores economic principles through a fictional narrative inspired by Daniel Defoe's classic. Wells contributed to the understanding of monetary systems and the role of currency in society, making complex economic concepts accessible to a broader audience. His writings reflect a keen interest in the practical implications of economic theory, and he remains a notable figure in the discourse on finance during his time.