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A panoramic view on the evolution of monetary systems (On the book by S. A. Andryushin “Monetary systems: From origins to cryptocurrency”)

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  • Mikhail I. Stolbov

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What is the driving force of the evolution of monetary systems in the longrun? Based on an in-depth analysis of economic history and the findings of contemporary studies, Prof. S. Andryushin argues that it is the perpetual rivalry between centralization and decentralization. This article juxtaposes arguments for and against such a viewpoint. In particular, I assert that centralization or decentralization per se cannot safeguard financial stability, nor secure optimality of monetary policy. Both trends need to be assessed alongside with concomitant political and economic factors as well as institutional environment. Against this backdrop, the ongoing trend towards decentralization associated with cryptocurrencies is so far unlikely to remedy all the drawbacks of the contemporary monetary system.

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  • Mikhail I. Stolbov, 2020. "A panoramic view on the evolution of monetary systems (On the book by S. A. Andryushin “Monetary systems: From origins to cryptocurrency”)," Voprosy Ekonomiki, NP Voprosy Ekonomiki, issue 3.
    • Handle: RePEc:nos:voprec:y:2020:id:2747
    DOI: 10.32609/0042-8736-2020-3-141-150
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