A clear, accessible look at who has the power to coin money and how that power shapes our economy.
This nonfiction work reviews the constitutional provisions that empower Congress to coin money and regulate its value, alongside key acts and historical debates. It presents a focused legal argument in a courtroom context, helping readers understand how monetary policy has evolved in the United States.
The book compiles the essential statutes and court-facing analysis from a late 19th‑century case. It explains the balance of federal power, the role of the mint, and how different forms of money—gold, silver, and coinage standards—have affected contracts and public finance. It also surveys historical debates about the gold standard, silver policy, and the practical effects of coinage decisions on everyday commerce.
- Learn the constitutional basis for coinage and currency regulation
- Explore how early Congress and the mint structured money including denominations and standards
- Understand debates on gold versus silver and their impact on contracts and prices
- See how legal interpretations shape modern discussions of monetary policy
Ideal for readers of law, history, and economics who want a focused, accessible briefing on money, power, and policy in America.