Money & Debt: Crash Course World History 202

The video explores the history and functions of money, challenging traditional views on its origins. It discusses the roles of barter, credit, and debt in economic systems, and examines anthropological perspectives that question the natural evolution of money from barter. The video also links money to state formation, slavery, and warfare, critiquing the idea that money is a natural human development. It emphasizes the importance of understanding multiple perspectives on economic history.

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