Money Basics

"Money Basics," is a guide to understanding money from the roots of currency to the thrilling prospects of its future. Throughout history, money has acted as more than just a medium of exchange; it's been a powerful social, political, and economic force that has shaped civilizations.

We will start our journey by exploring how money evolved from barter systems, used thousands of years ago, to the coins and banknotes we recognize today. Understanding money is not just about looking to the past, but also about anticipating the future of money.

This book explores the digital transformation of money, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, and speculates on how they might reshape our everyday transactions and economic systems.

Table of Contents:

Chapter One: The History of Money

Chapter Two: Money versus Currency

Chapter Three: Paper Money

Chapter Four: Cash on Hand

Chapter Five: Physical Currency and Crime

Chapter Six: The United States Dollar

Chapter Seven: The Cycle of Money

Chapter Eight: Forms of Money Today

Chapter Nine: The Federal Reserve

Chapter Ten: Mad at the Fed

Chapter Eleven: Controlling the Flow of Money

Chapter Twelve: Deposits in Reserve

Chapter Thirteen: Rate Adjustments

Chapter Fourteen; Creating Money

Chapter Fifteen: Money Supply

Chapter Sixteen: Economic Health Chapter

Seventeen: The Importance of Economic Health

Chapter Eighteen: Leading Economic Indicators

Chapter Nineteen: Monitoring Economic Indicators

Chapter Twenty: Consumer Confidence

Chapter Twenty-one: Consumer Price Index

Chapter Twenty-two: The Economic Cycle

Chapter Twenty-three: A Currency’s Value

Chapter Twenty-four: Value and Trading Money

Chapter Twenty-five: Cryptocurrency

Chapter Twenty-six: Conclusion