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OverviewEMU may well be trumpeted as the great economic experiment in monetary union, but as John Chown shows in this superb book, there have been many other examples of monetary unions over the years - some successful, others not so. In this comprehensive historical overview, the author writes about monetary unions with an admirable completeness and covers such themes as: the gold standard monetary unions in countries and areas from Latin America to The British Empire to Japan and Korea with many in between EMU and its policy ramifications the CFA Franc zone in the former French colonies. Written in a readable and often enjoyable prose, A History of Monetary Unions, combines historical analysis with present day context. The book will be of great interest to students and academics involved in the study of money, banking and finance. Not only this, it is also essential reading for anyone working in the financial sector. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John ChownPublisher: Taylor & Francis Group Imprint: Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9781280071546ISBN 10: 1280071540 Pages: 369 Publication Date: 01 January 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |