From paper to credit: A journey through the history of discounting

Last update: Jan 12, 2026

Discover the story of discounting, a system of debt and loans that was at the heart of France’s economic development from Napoleon to the post-war period. Do you need money? Well, people back then did too! Watch this video to learn more about discounting and its impact on France’s economic history!

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