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The Religion of Money: Dialogues in Economic Controversy
The Religion of Money Dialogues in Economic Controversy Author:Frederick This is a book about ideas! The book describes the development of the money economy from 2750 B. C. in Mesopotamia to the current times as seen through the eyes of fictional and historic characters. The level of economic development, the important ideas and the state of science and technology are all described and debated. Characters include sla... more »ves, laborers, craftsmen, priests, aristocrats, politicians,graduate students and even prominent economists. The book tells a story about each time period. As the characters engage in their daily lives they raise conflicts and learn about economic issues. At the end of each chapter the author provides an endnote about the period,its role in our economic evolution and the historical personalities involved.« less