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Coined

Economy & Finance

Coined

Economy & Finance

Coined

Kabir Sehgal

Money holds immense power in society. It was adopted to enhance cooperation and survival. Our emotional state impacts our financial decisions, shaping our values in turn. Money has transformed over time and will likely keep changing with advances in technology.Looking to introduce your team to ? We also provide group memberships. Reach out to your Learning & Development department or click the link below to explore how can enhance personal and professional growth for you and your colleagues.

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Coined (2015) delves into the profound nature of currency, an influential and intricate entity that countless individuals simply overlook. The book explores the origins of money and elucidates the connection between it and our sentiments, while positing hypotheses about the forthcoming transformation of monetary systems.

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Kabir Sehgal is the former vice president of emerging market equities at JP Morgan. He's also a bestselling author, including titles such as Walk in My Shoes, A Bucket of Blessings and Jazzocracy.

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The Evolution of Exchange: Nature, Money, and Survival

Emotions at the Heart of Financial Choices

From Gold to Paper: The Evolution of Money

How Technology is Redefining Money

Money’s Dual Role: Practicality and Symbolism

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