MONEY. A Simple Model of Money. Barter and Commodity Money. Inflation. International Monetary Systems. BANKING. Capital. Liquidity and Financial Intermediation. Central Banking and the Money Supply. Money Stock Fluctuations. Bank Risk. GOVERNMENT DEBT. Deficits and the National Debt. Saving and Investment. The Effect of the National Debt on Capital and Savings. The Temptation of Inflation. References. Index.