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Which Came First, the Development of New Financial or Banking

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Which came first, the development of new financial or banking practices or the rise of trade via the Venetians or the Hanseatic League? How were they related?


Definitions:

Foregone Interest

The potential interest income lost by choosing an alternative investment or spending decision instead of the present option that yields interest.

FDIC Insurance

A federal guarantee of safety for depositor funds in member banks, up to a defined limit.

Bank Panics

Situations in which a large number of bank customers attempt to withdraw their deposits simultaneously due to fears that the bank will become insolvent.

Checking Deposits

Balances in bank accounts from which funds can be withdrawn by writing a check or using a debit card, usually without any interest benefits.

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