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The Origins of Value: The Financial Innovations that Created Modern Capital Markets,New
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From the invention of interest in Mesopotamia and the origin of paper money in China, to the creation of mutual funds, inflation indexed bonds, and global financial securities, here is a sweeping survey of financial innovations that have changed the world.Written by a distinguished group of experts including Robert Shiller, Niall Ferguson, Valerie Hansen, and many others and wonderfully illustrated with over one hundred color photographs of landmark financial documents (including the first paper money), The Origins of Value traces the evolution of finance through 4,000 years of history. Readers see how and why many of our most important financial tools and institutions loans, interest rates, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, the corporation, and the New York Stock Exchange, to name a few came into being. We see, for instance, how ancient Rome developed an early form of equity finance that resembles the modern corporation and read about the first modern corporation the Dutch East India Company and its innovative means of financing the exploration and expansion of European business ventures around the globe. We also meet remarkable financial innovators, such as the 13th century Italian Fibonacci of Pisa, whose mathematics of money became the foundation for later developments in the technology of Western European finance (and may explain why the West surpassed the East in financial sophistication). And we even discover a still surviving 'perpetuity' dating from the Dutch Age of Reason an instrument that has been paying interest since the mid 17th century.Placing our current age of financial revolution in fascinating historical perspective, The Origins of Value tells a remarkable story of invention, illuminating many key episodes in the course of financial history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Origins of Value'? A: 'The Origins of Value' explores the evolution of financial innovations over 4,000 years, detailing how key financial tools and institutions were developed from ancient times to the modern era.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is written by a distinguished group of experts, including Robert Shiller, Niall Ferguson, and Valerie Hansen, among others.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Origins of Value' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 416 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of financial history.
- Q: When was 'The Origins of Value' published? A: 'The Origins of Value' was published on August 1, 2005.
- Q: What historical financial innovations are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of innovations, including the invention of interest in Mesopotamia, the origin of paper money in China, and the development of mutual funds and global financial securities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a finance background? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for readers with varying levels of financial knowledge.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'The Origins of Value' includes over one hundred color photographs of landmark financial documents, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in finance, history, and economics, as well as students and professionals in these fields, would find valuable insights in this book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of financial innovations on modern markets? A: Yes, 'The Origins of Value' places current financial developments in historical context, illustrating how past innovations have shaped today's capital markets.