Introduction: The 360 degrees of cashlessness

Bernardo Bátiz-Lazo, Leonidas Efthymiou

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Abstract

The case studies in this book look in detail into the building blocks of the development and transition to a cashless economy. Research from different areas in academia combined with views from practitioners, enables us to explore the term ‘cashless’ from a wide range of perspectives, uses, contexts and eras. We believe that the notion of ‘cashless’ is multifaceted, broad and important to be handled in a casual manner. With these concerns in mind, contributions to this edited book form a rich portfolio aiming to assess some of the most significant phenomena in retail payments in a comprehensive, long-term perspective. Contributions from six different continents enable an exploration and assessment of a global transition to a cashless economy, cashless systems, and a contemplation of future alternatives to banknotes, coins, cheques and plastic. The objective is to formulate a better understanding of innovation in payment systems and how it co-evolves with changes in society and organisations through personal, corporate and governmental processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Book of Payments
Subtitle of host publicationHistorical and Contemporary Views on the Cashless Society
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages1-10
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781137602312
ISBN (Print)9781137602305
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes

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