CONSUMER CREDIT: 3,500 B.C. TO TODAY

Written by Timothy Bock.

Consumer credit is an integral part of modern life and might seem like a relatively new invention. However, historical evidence shows that it has actually been around for more than 5,000 years! This informative infographic takes us on a journey through the history of consumer credit from antiquity through to modern times.

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This article originally appeared on visualcapitalist.com on August 29, 2017. Click here to view the original article.

Infographic courtesy of Equifax and VisualCapitalist

 

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