On the Origins of Money

Written by Carl Menger

Narrated by Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

"On the Origins of Money" is a seminal work by Carl Menger, an Austrian economist, published in 1892. In this book, Menger explores the evolution and emergence of money through a detailed analysis of economic history and human behavior. The work is considered a foundational contribution to the Austrian School of Economics. Menger's "On the Origins of Money" delves into the spontaneous development of money as a medium of exchange, challenging conventional theories and presenting a groundbreaking perspective on the origin and nature of money. Menger's analysis emphasizes the role of individual choices and market forces in shaping the evolution of money, making it an influential work in economic thought.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loudly
• Release date: Feb 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798868653100

Carl Menger

CARL MENGER (1840-1921) was an Austrian economist, scholar, and author. He founded and taught at the Austrian School of Economics, where he authored several publications, mostly about the theory of marginal utility, which was directly in opposition to the then-favored cost-production theory of value, and which sparked controversy with his German colleagues. Before he retired from teaching to focus on research and study, Menger was appointed as the head of a commission to reform the Austrian monetary system. It was during this time that he wrote several well-known pieces about the purpose and origin of money and capital.