This book examines the nature of retail financial transaction infrastructures. Contributions assume a long-term outlook in their exploration of the key financial processes and systems that support a global transition to a cashless economy. The volume offers both modern and historic accounts that...

Introduction -- A global history of consumer co-operation since 1850 : introduction / Mary Hilson, Silke Neunsinger and Greg Patmore -- Co-operative history : movements and businesses / Mary Hilson -- Origins and models -- Rochdale and beyond : consumer co-operation in Britain before 1945 / Mary...