CURRENCY AND ITS ROLE IN MODERN ECONOMIES
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Keywords: currency, money, inflation, exchange rate, purchasing power, fiat money, digital money, central bank, economy, financial stabilityAbstract
Abstract
This article examines the economic essence, historical evolution, major
functions, and contemporary significance of currency in modern economies. The study
explains the transformation of currency from barter and commodity-based exchange to
metallic money, paper banknotes, fiat currency, and digital monetary forms. Particular
attention is given to the role of currency in market exchange, price formation, savings
accumulation, deferred payments, and macroeconomic stability. The article also
analyzes the relationship between currency, inflation, exchange rates, and
technological innovation in the financial sphere. The findings demonstrate that
currency is not merely a technical means of payment, but a fundamental institutional
mechanism that supports economic coordination, financial intermediation, and national
development. In the context of globalization and digitalization, the future of currency
depends on the effective interaction of innovation, public trust, monetary regulation,
and financial security.
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