The Book of Payments: Historical and Contemporary Views on the Cashless Society

This book examines the nature of retail financial transaction infrastructures. Contributions assume a long—term outlook in their exploration of the key financial processes and systems that support a global transition to a cashless economy. The volume offers both modern and historic accounts that demonstrate the constantly changing role of payment instruments. It brings together different theoretical approaches to the study, re—examining and forecasting changes in retail payment systems. Cha...