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Select Collection of Scarce and Valuable Tracts and Other Publications, on the National Debt and the Sinking Fund: From the Originals of Harley, ... and Others, With a Preface, Notes, and Index - Softcover
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Explore the birth of Britain’s national debt debate with original 18th‑century arguments and modern guidance.
This volume gathers foundational tracts and a thoughtful preface about how the national debt and the sinking fund shaped economic policy. Readers will see the clash of ideas from prominent writers of the era, including Harley, Gould, Pulteney, Walpole, Hume, Price, and others, alongside explanatory notes and an index for reference.
Structured as a historical argument, the book contrasts early schemes to manage debt with later insights into public finance. It shows how opinions about sinking funds, compound interest, and public credit evolved as Britain industrialized and grew wealthier. The edition preserves the original tone while clarifying complex calculations for today’s readers.
- Key tracts included: “Essay upon Publick Credit” and “A Letter on the Inviolable Nature of Publick Securities.”
- Significant debates such as the early sinking fund (1716) and its critics, with reformist and oppositional voices.
- Editorial preface, notes, and index that illuminate the historical context and influence on later economic thought.
- Introducing the personalities and moments behind the public debt discussion, from parliamentary exchanges to private pamphlets.
Ideal for readers of economic history, political economy, and British fiscal policy, this edition helps you understand the long arc of debt, credit, and state finance.
This edition is a careful, accessible reference for students, researchers, and curious readers alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of important tracts relating to the national debt incurred by the British government in the late 17th century to finance the Nine Years' War. The book shows that despite many attempts to reduce the debt, including a proposal to impose a tax on the funds, the debt grew rapidly. It evaluates the influence and impact of the national debt on the economic and financial policies of the government and provides valuable insights into the development of public finance in Great Britain. 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 # 9781332292714_0
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