Research Article
Why Belgian Coins Grow Smaller
Authors:
Marc Brysbaert ,
Tiensestraat 102 3000 Leuven, BE
Gery d’Ydewalle
Tiensestraat 102 3000 Leuven, BE
Abstract
It is argued that the decrease in size of Belgian coins is not only due to economic reasons (production costs, number of coins with a value less than one Franc), but also to the “appeal” of the coins. The appeal involves two components: The purchasing-power of the Franc, and the prosperity of the Belgian people. An empirical study that supports the argument is presented.
How to Cite:
Brysbaert, M. and d’Ydewalle, G., 1989. Why Belgian Coins Grow Smaller. Psychologica Belgica, 29(2), pp.109–118. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pb.792
Published on
01 Jan 1989.
Peer Reviewed
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