First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This book boldly challenges the conventional view that the state must play a dominant role in the monetary system.

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This book deals with the origin and functions of money and banking, emphasizing the role both play in the promotion of economic order. Developing the insights o

From 1716 to 1845, Scotland’s banks were among the most dynamic and resilient in Europe, effectively absorbing a series of adverse economic shocks that rocked