Functions of Government: A Development of Principles That Necessitate the Existence of Government (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank D. Larrabee

9780266954217: Functions of Government: A Development of Principles That Necessitate the Existence of Government (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266954219 ISBN 13: 9780266954217

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the core ideas behind why a government exists and what it should do to protect citizens and support progress.

This concise analysis dives into the debate over the proper functions of government and how those choices shape our economy and daily life. It surveys different viewpoints, from anarchist to socialist theories, and explains how historical policy and financial practices affect prosperity and fairness. The book uses clear examples to show how banking, credit, tariffs, and monopolies influence ordinary people, and it suggests guiding principles for a more effective, just government.

How government power has been used to balance money, credit, and commerce in everyday life
Why banking practices and the clearing-house system matter for stability and growth
The impact of tariffs, monopolies, and public policy on prices and opportunity
A framework for evaluating what a government should or should not do

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, economics-informed view of government’s role and its real-world consequences.

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