Category Archives: Stone Money Links

The idea of a currency is extremely complicated, and this could be attributed to the fact that money, the basic building block of a currency, is also an extremely complicated subject. Up to this point, and mostly due to my … Continue reading →

Hundreds of years ago money was a physical concept. As the world began to evolve, the value of money changed. I always thought that a one hundred dollar bill was worth more than a one-dollar bill, but in the end … Continue reading →

On the surface, the story of the islanders from Yap may seem outlandish and make them out to be unenlightened neanderthals. These individuals use giant stones crafted from limestone, which is obtained by boat from an island 400 miles away, … Continue reading →

It is interesting that the thing that is said to “make the world go ‘round” is scarcely more than a fabrication—at best, an idea.  The concept of money is one that, while seemingly reasonable on the surface, makes very little … Continue reading →

I owe you an apology, Haveanelephantasticday. I should have been clear that your audience for this essay is someone outside our class. When we assume our readers share knowledge with us, it’s too easy to be vague. I want your … Continue reading →