A Monetary History of Italy (Studies in Macroeconomic History) (Volume 0)($42.00Value)

Description

This volume deals with the monetary history of Italy from independence in 1861 to 1992. It provides the first complete analysis of a country that has experienced diverse and often dramatic monetary conditions. The book contributes in a novel way not only to the monetary debate, but also to fiscal and institutional questions. The authors combine economic theory, statistical data, and history in an accessible way that should prove useful to both economic historians and monetary economists. "...this volume is likely to be a basic reference work for European monetary and financial history." D.Mitch, Choice A comprehensive study of the evolution of Italy's money and banking systems since 1861.