First Lessons In Political Economy: For The Use Of Primary And Common Schools - Softcover

John McVickar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371959543 ISBN 13: 9780371959541

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

First Lessons In Political Economy: For The Use Of Primary And Common Schools by John McVickar. This early-19th-century primer, first published in 1835, introduces young learners to the basic principles of political economy—money, exchange, commerce, and the roles of producers and traders—through simple, accessible lessons. The Preface explains that the subject is made a nursery heritage and designed to prepare children to understand and contribute to economic life. The book presents a sequential course beginning with Money and Exchanges, then Commerce, The Merchant, The Manufacturer, The Farmer, and The Lawyer, Physician and Clergyman, followed by sections on Land, Rich and Poor, Expenditure, Value, Price, Cheap, Government, Education, The Poor, Lotteries, How To Make Money, and How To Use Money. It argues that wealth arises from productive labor and voluntary exchange, highlights the mutual benefits of free commerce, and defends property rights and education as foundations of national welfare. Its moral frame and Christian tone reflect the era, aiming to train virtuous citizens capable of participating in governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371959543
• ISBN 13: 9780371959541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148