Simple Truths: The English Version; A Small Treatise on Political Economy; For the Information of Chinamen (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. T. Gardner

9780484742276: Simple Truths: The English Version; A Small Treatise on Political Economy; For the Information of Chinamen (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484742272 ISBN 13: 9780484742276

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical look at wealth, charity, and fair dealing across cultures

This book presents a plain‑spoken view of economic ideas, showing how honesty, care for others, and smart rules can grow a nation’s wealth. It connects everyday business practices to larger outcomes, from charity governance to the protection of ideas and invention.

Written for a broad audience, it explains how charity can support the needy without weakening the social fabric. It also compares Western and Chinese approaches to commerce, urging careful management, transparency, and accountability in institutions that touch daily life.

How private charity can complement government relief and reduce hardship without undermining incentives.
Understanding trade marks, patents, and copyright as shields for creators and engines of national wealth.
Lessons from family, village, and guild networks on mutual aid and economic cooperation.
Guidance on fair wages, merit, and the responsible use of public and private resources.

Ideal for readers seeking a historical perspective on the connections between ethics, policy, and economic growth.

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