A Letter, Containing Observations on Some the Effects of Our Paper Currency, and on the Means of Remedying Its Present, and Preventing Its Future Excess (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Peter Richard Hoare

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656431393 ISBN 13: 9780656431397

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Money, trade, and the case for reform—unfolded with practical ideas for stabilizing the economy.

A clear examination of how paper currency affects prices, credit, and daily life, and what might be done to restore balance through careful policy and sound money.

This edition dives into the forces behind a growing excess of circulating money, the role of gold and silver in supporting trade, and why the country may need thoughtful measures from lawmakers to limit promissory notes and encourage the return of precious metals. It presents historical context and concrete arguments for reform that aim to protect the public and promote financial stability.

• How excessive paper money can influence prices, wages, and confidence in the economy
• Why precious metals have been crucial to international trade and financial balance
• Proposed limits on promissory notes and the role of the legislature in monetary reform
• Balancing practical needs with the goals of a stable, commercial society

Ideal for readers of economic history and policy discussions about currency, banking, and financial reform.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656431393
• ISBN 13: 9780656431397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96