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Book review explores the creation of Germany's first common currency, highlighting economic implications.
William Roberds of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reviews “The Silver Empire: How Germany Created Its First Common Currency” by Oliver Volckart. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Examines the creation of Germany's first common currency, focusing on insights from recently discovered primary sources that help explain the purpose of the currency and the importance of the uneven availability of precious metals.”
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