Introduction

2002

Michael Latzer /

Schmitz, Stefan W.

In: Carl Menger and the Evolution of Payments Systems: From Barter to Electronic Money. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 1-7

This book is unique in providing the first full English translation of Menger’s seminal article Geld – one of the most influential papers on the origin of money. The editors aim to facilitate a broader and more detailed discussion of Menger’s method, theory and findings with this translation and in depth analysis.