“MONEYED MONEY” offers insight into how the term 'money', uttered by over 7 billion people daily, often remains largely misunderstood. Despite numerous attempts by governments, scholars, bankers, and international organisations to pin down a definition, the conclusion typically echoes Jean Gabin's sentiment: “Maintenant je sais” (this time I know). However, the true understanding often resides with the ordinary person grappling with daily concerns about meeting basic needs.
The book guides readers through a brief history of the concept of money, explores reflections by significant historical academics, and delves into the fundamental element of trust and confidence in relation to the precious metal “gold”. Moneyed Money's conclusion clarifies how, with technological innovations, even the most impoverished individuals may metaphorically purchase a single 'onion' by utilizing a pure gold instrument for indirect exchange.
ADDENDA: ADD1 -'Fauteuil'-Academics on Money — ADD2 -A Monetary Pitfall called… Value — ADD3 -A 'Quixotic' Relic — ADD4 -John Maynard Keynes — Locke(d) — ADD5 -Lowndes-Locke Controversy in the 21th-C. — ADD6 -Golden Governments — ADD7 -Deceitful Banking Doctrines — ADD8 -A Chronology of Monetary Evolution.
Eight addenda explore various perspectives, each adding to the ultimate conclusion of Moneyed Money. I am convinced that not every reader will appreciate my subtly sarcastic tone towards well-known political and academic figures appearing in these addenda.
