International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Relevance of the Ancient Barter Technique in Currency Exchange: From the Euro to Bitcoin

    Diego Mazzitelli*, Elia Fiorenza, Ines Belgacem, Carmelo Arena

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 49-60
    Received: 24 February 2025
    Accepted: 4 March 2025
    Published: 10 April 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20251302.11
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    Abstract: Objective of this manuscript is both to tracing the evolution of money, and examining its transition from commodity money to fiat money, up to the emergence of cryptocurrencies. It highlights the inherent issues of the barter system, emphasizing the urgencies and necessities that favored the adoption of legal tender. Subsequently, the impact of the... Show More