Debt: The First 5,000 Years Instant

: Since the end of the gold standard, we have returned to a virtual credit era, though its rules are still being defined. Available Editions

: Global trade fueled by New World gold and silver. Debt: The First 5,000 Years

: Graeber explains how the phrase "surely one has to pay one's debts" acts as a moral bludgeon, making even the most predatory or violent relationships seem fair and unremarkable. The 5,000-Year Cycle : Since the end of the gold standard,