Glitter of gold, the: france, bimetallism, and the emergence of the international gold standard, 1848-1873
Auteur :
Flandreau, Marc
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199257867
Date de publication :
4 mars 2004
Dimensions :
24,2 x 16,3 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
650 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Based on statistical and archival material, this book deals with the operation of the international monetary system of the mid-nineteenth century. It explains how this system was able to weather the impact of the California and Australia gold discoveries. It shows how France contributed to global financial stability through its bimetallic system.