Money

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Money plays a huge role in our lives, in our society and in the wider world. This book explores the function of money and banks in our society, money management, debt, and the importance of financial education for young people. It considers the future of money, looking at developments like bitcoin and the rise of cryptocurrencies and also the possibility of moving towards a cashless economy. • Issues publications are intended as a photocopiable, cross-curricular educational resource exploring contemporary social issues in an accessible format, for teachers and students age 11 and above. Titles in the series are designed to provide a balanced overview of a specific topic. • The information in our books is comprised of facts, articles and opinions from many different sources, including newspapers, website fact-sheets, magazine and journal articles, statistics and surveys, government reports, and literature from special interest groups. • Colour illustrations, statistics, infographics, and assignment ideas help to make these books a valuable teaching resource for Key Stage 3 upwards (S1-S6 in Scotland)