The Story of Money

Author: (German) Christopher Zoeller
Translator: Jing Dong
Germany/Germany
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Money is freedom that is stamped with a mark. Money is a reason, but often not the worst one. Money is the only language that people can understand, no matter when or where. In this book, the author narrates the development history of "Kongfangxiang" on a grand yet detailed scale, from ancient shells to today's euros, and even online virtual currencies. At the same time, through the operations of banks and the trading of securities and stocks, the author explains in an easy-to-understand way how money affects our lives in various aspects and ways. Finally, through the analysis of personal finance and bankruptcy, the author teaches people the correct attitude toward money. In this materialistic and pleasure-seeking era, it offers many insights. The book is fully supported by economist Andreasis Oberholz. It is a popular economic book about "money" and a concise read to improve our "financial literacy." The writing is light and lively, with a witty and humorous tone. The content is rich yet easy to understand. Compared to similar books, this one is even more engaging, informative, and practical, interspersed with many appendices that either explain everyday economic terms and phenomena or comment on interesting anecdotes about "money," making it a mini encyclopedia of knowledge about "money."