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New Books in Economic and Business History

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

Oct 31, 2024
Dariusz Wojcik, a Professor of financial geography at the National University of Singapore, discusses his groundbreaking work, 'Atlas of Finance.' The conversation spans the historical journey of money from ancient times to today's digital currencies and explores how geography impacts finance. Wojcik highlights the book’s innovative visuals that simplify complex concepts and addresses the dominance of U.S. male authors in finance research. The episode also delves into finance's role in climate action and the surprising advancements in central bank digital currencies.
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  • The Atlas of Finance reveals complex financial concepts through visual representations, making them more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
  • A collaborative effort among researchers, designers, and interns was crucial in creating the Atlas, showcasing the meticulous data collection and storytelling involved.

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The Importance of Visualizing Finance

The concept of visualizing financial data is crucially highlighted, emphasizing that complex financial ideas can be better understood through visual representations. The Atlas of Finance aims to clarify financial topics that are often deemed arcane or overly technical. By using maps and visuals, the authors seek to break down complicated subjects like investment and fintech into more relatable formats. This approach can make finance more accessible to a wider audience, encouraging public engagement with topics that are integral to daily life.

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