The research of the evolution of bank system presupposes, first of all, a periodization of this process, consideration of the factors affecting it, and the types of an arrangement of bank systems. The author makes an endeavour of analyzing the history of their rise and formation in the world community, the main periods of their evolution, the classification of the types of arrangement of bank systems, differing advantageously with bilateral mutual connections. The statement of systematization of the evolution of bank activity with the development of the real sectors of economy deserves special attantion; the item of close relationship with trade, agriculture and industry being of great importance.
evolution of bank systems, usurious credit, emission banks, National Bank, universal banks, digital money.
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