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A Plutophyte Species

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Economist David McWilliams tells the story of humanity through money. Read by the author.

Irish economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humanity and money with expertise, insight and humour. From a Stone Age tally stick to the micro-financing scheme revolutionising the developing world, ‘Money’ takes us on a journey through the history and future of money.

Written and read by David McWilliams
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

David McWilliams is an economist, author, podcaster, journalist, documentarian and broadcaster. He is the founder of Kilkenomics, the world’s only economics and stand-up comedy festival. ‘Davos with jokes’ takes place in November in Kilkenny.

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