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Dariusz Wojcik et al., "Atlas of Finance: Mapping the Global Story of Money" (Yale UP, 2024)

New Books in Economics

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The Legal Foundations of Finance: Exploring English Common Law

This chapter explores the vital connection between finance and English common law, highlighting its historical significance in shaping financial practices. It traces the origins of financial contracts back to ancient Mesopotamia and emphasizes the impact of legal evolution on contemporary financial systems.

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