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? How do financial systems impact your daily life? <\/strong>Rob Dix\u2019s The Price of Money<\/a> covers topics including inflation, interest rates, and the value of currency, and breaks down complex economic concepts to simplify them and engage the audience. <\/p>\n

We start off with seemingly simple questions. <\/strong>What is money? Why does it have value? These ideas are presented in a straightforward and digestible way without overly technical jargon to stop from overwhelming the reader and help them grasp the principles behind savings, debt, and investment. Call it the key to financial literacy.<\/p>\n

Know your history. <\/strong>Dix illustrates how past policies and global events shaped financial markets, and how that has echoed into modern-day economic realities. Understanding how the financial landscape has been shaped by the past will encourage readers to follow financial news and develop a deeper perspective into the world of money.<\/p>\n

WHERE TO FIND IT- <\/strong>You can find this book in Diwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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