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Money didn’t just pop up out of nowhere thanks to one person or civilization; it’s something that developed over time. In the early days, people relied on barter, swapping goods and services directly. But as you can imagine, barter had its drawbacks, so communities began to use items that...

When we talk about “monetary,” we’re really just referring to anything that has to do with money, currency, or the financial system. For instance, when you come across terms like monetary policy, it’s all about how a country’s central bank handles things like money supply, interest rates, and...