Debt

In this book, David Graeber argues that debt has a much longer history than money and that it has played a central role in shaping human societies.

He debunks the myth of barter as the precursor to money, instead proposing that credit systems and debt were the primary means of trade.

Graeber examines how debt has been used as a tool for social control, influenced law, religion, and politics, and has led to periodic crises and debtor revolts throughout history.

The book also discusses the moral and social implications of debt, suggesting that the concept of debt is more complex than a simple economic transaction.