9781330821404 - An Example of Communal Currency: The Facts About the Guernsey Market House, Compiled From Original Documents (Classic Reprint) de Harris, J. Theodore (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating story of how the island of Guernsey innovatively funded the construction of their Market House without incurring debt or paying interest. By issuing non-interest-bearing paper notes, the States of Guernsey embarked on a unique financial experiment that proved highly successful. The author provides a detailed account of how the island's authorities conceived and implemented this novel scheme, examining its economic and social implications. The book explores the broader context of Guernsey's financial system at the time, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by the island's government. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the potential of alternative financial models and their ability to foster economic development and community well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.