Money in One Lesson: And Why it Doesn't Work the Way We Think it Does

Money is essential to the economy and how we live our lives, but it is a shared fiction; a story we believe in so long as others act as if it is true. In Money in One Lesson, Gavin Jackson answers the most important questions on what money is and how it shapes our world, drawing on vivid examples from throughout history to demystify and show how societies and its citizens are always entwined with matters of money.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Money is a vital component of the economy and our daily lives, yet it holds no inherent value. It can be used to construct homes, facilitate space travel, and even bring about the downfall of empires. While few innovations have had such a profound impact on human development, money is a collective illusion; a belief we maintain as long as others accept it as true.

Money is consistently in the news, encompassing topics such as the emergence of cryptocurrencies, the issue of rising inflation, and the significant influence wielded by the West over the global banking system. In Money in One Lesson, Gavin Jackson addresses the most crucial inquiries about money, employing vivid historical examples to demystify and illustrate how societies and individuals, both in the past and present, are intricately intertwined with financial matters.

"A highly illuminating, well-researched, and beautifully written book on one of humanity's most important innovations," – Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator, Financial Times

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 462 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529051858