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Money matters

Animal skins and fur, salt, coins, bank notes, cheques, IOUs, credit card payments, cryptocurrency – money can be understood to mean anything that’s used to make payments and to account for credits and debts. This kind of broad definition means that the topic of money can be approached from multiple angles. Here are some ideas for how to get your research started.

Basics

As with any subject area, money-related topics often contain specialist terminology. If the material you’re reading looks like gobbledegook, consult a good subject-specific dictionary. They are available in libraries and

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