Financial practices refer to the methods and strategies used by individuals, institutions, and governments to manage and handle money, investments, and economic transactions. In the context of the Italian Renaissance, financial practices played a crucial role in shaping the economic power of city-states.
Economic prosperity: The state of having an abundance of wealth or resources within an economy.
Usury: The practice of charging excessive interest on loans.
Banking system: A network of institutions that provide various financial services such as lending, accepting deposits, and facilitating monetary transactions.
How did changes in financial practices contribute to the rise of powerful city-states during the Italian Renaissance?
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