An Essay on the General Principles and Present Practice of Banking, in England and Scotland: With Supplementary Observations on the Steps Proper to Form a Public Bank, and the System on Which Its Acco - Hardcover

Thomas Joplin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656510633 ISBN 13: 9780656510634

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This work argues for a major change in banking by comparing private and public systems, with a plan that could reshape finance.

It makes the case for Joint Stock Banks and explains how a public bank might work.

In this examination of early 19th‑century banking, the author contrasts English and Scotch practices and explains why Scotland’s public companies earned public trust. The text discusses the failures of private banks, the role of currency, and how a public bank could support agriculture and trade through broader credit and stable notes. It lays out a practical blueprint for forming Joint Stock Companies and for organizing a bank with a careful balance of safety and efficiency.

• Understand the differences between private banks and public, joint-stock models.
• See why the Scotch system is praised and how it influenced proposals for reform.
• Learn how a public bank could be structured, including board composition, branch oversight, and privacy safeguards.
• Explore the expected benefits for agriculture, trade, and regional economies.

Ideal for readers of financial history, policy reform, and anyone curious about early efforts to modernize banking and currency systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656510633
• ISBN 13: 9780656510634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 156