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1. Central Banks

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   The earliest precursors to modern central banks were often state-chartered institutions originally established to manage national debt or finance military expenditures, such as the Bank of England, established in 1694 to underwrite war loans. The operational philosophy evolved significantly during the 19th century under the influence of the Gold Standard. During this period, the primary function of the nascent central banks was often seen as managing the flow of [specie](/entries/speci…