Bhatia, Nik
Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781736110522
- author:
- Bhatia, Nik
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nikhil Bhatia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1 centimeters (0.15
- Genre:
- Business, Personal Finance, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This book offers a fascinating exploration of the evolution of monetary systems around the globe. Nik Bhatia examines how money has developed over time, using gold as a key example, and then applies this analysis to the emergence of digital currencies.
The author's unique perspective takes readers on a journey from the origins of gold as a currency, through the development of central banking, to the impact of Bitcoin on the global monetary system. By exploring the concept of "layered money", Bhatia sheds light on the mechanics of our financial system and how it will continue to change in the future.
With this insightful analysis, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the economy and how digital currencies, such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), will interact with traditional currencies like the dollar.