This book explores the controversial Bank Charter Act of 1844, a pivotal moment in British economic history. The author delves into the origins, provisions, and impact of the Act, analyzing its effects on the British currency and banking system. The book examines the principles of monetary science as established by economists like Adam Smith and David Ricardo, then contrasts them with the new ideas proposed by figures like Tooke, Fullarton, and Wilson. The author analyzes the Act's intent to create a stable, convertible currency, arguing that the Act effectively maintained convertibility while promoting a more steady and resilient system, allowing for a greater degree of accommodation to commerce. The book explores the Act’s performance during periods of both economic boom and bust, demonstrating the effectiveness of its mechanism for regulating the circulation of money. By meticulously dissecting the Act’s impact through historical data and economic theory, the author offers profound insight into the complex relationship between government policy, banking practices, and national wealth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the controversial Bank Charter Act of 1844, a pivotal moment in British economic history. The author delves into the origins, provisions, and impact of the Act, analyzing its effects on the British currency and banking system. The book examines the principles of monetary science as established by economists like Adam Smith and David Ricardo, then contrasts them with the new ideas proposed by figures like Tooke, Fullarton, and Wilson. The author analyzes the Act's intent to create a stable, convertible currency, arguing that the Act effectively maintained convertibility while promoting a more steady and resilient system, allowing for a greater degree of accommodation to commerce. The book explores the Actââ â¢s performance during periods of both economic boom and bust, demonstrating the effectiveness of its mechanism for regulating the circulation of money. By meticulously dissecting the Actââ â¢s impact through historical data and economic theory, the author offers profound insight into the complex relationship between government policy, banking practices, and national wealth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332181513_0
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