Pearson eText Macroeconomics -- Access Card
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Author: Hubbard, Glenn, O'Brien, Anthony
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.1.7PA
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The Chinese paper currency becoming commodity money or fiat money.
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Pearson eText Macroeconomics -- Access Card
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