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  2. Economic history of Peru - Wikipedia

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    The introduction of free trade led to explosive growth throughout the empire; by the end of the century, Spain received ten times more imports. [clarification needed] Despite the overall growth of the colonies, Peru's economy stagnated in the period that lasted about 150 years after the Peruvian War of Independence. The regional socioeconomic ...

  3. History of banking - Wikipedia

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    People could only receive $25 at a time and the bank card was sent back to the user at a later date. During the post Second World War period and with the introduction of the Bretton Woods system in 1944, two organizations were created: the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank . [ 202 ]

  4. History of money - Wikipedia

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    In modern times economists have sought to classify the different types of money supply. The different measures of the money supply have been classified by various central banks, using the prefix "M". The supply classifications often depend on how narrowly a supply is specified, for example the "M"s may range from M0 (narrowest) to M3 (broadest).

  5. History of Peru - Wikipedia

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    Peru declared independence from Spain in 1821, but achieved independence only after the Battle of Ayacucho three years later. Modern historiography of Peru divides its history into three main periods: [2] A pre-Hispanic period, which lasts from the first civilizations of the region to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

  6. Economy of the Inca Empire - Wikipedia

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    The philosophical, metaphysical principle that underpinned the concepts of "ayllus" and "minka" was known as "ayni", an ancient Andean idea of mutualism and reciprocity. [3] Because every entity in the society was seen as interconnected, each member voluntarily participated in their labor and production, expecting to be offered something in ...

  7. Ancient temple and theater 3,500 years older than Machu ...

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    Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed the remains of what they believe are a 4,000-year-old temple and theater, shining a new light on the origins of complex religions in the region.

  8. Global silver trade from the 16th to 19th centuries - Wikipedia

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    In addition to the global economic changes the silver trade engendered, it also put into motion a wide array of political transformations in the early modern era. "New World mines", concluded several prominent historians, "supported the Spanish empire", acting as a linchpin of the Spanish economy.

  9. Scientists assert 'alien mummies' in Peru are really dolls ...

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    A separate three-fingered hand believed to be from Peru's Nazca region was also analyzed, with experts ruling out any connection to alien life. Scientists assert 'alien mummies' in Peru are really ...