Financial Independence and How to Attain It, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of money and exchange, demystifying a subject often perceived as complex and inaccessible. The author traces the historical evolution of money, from the barter system to commodity-based currencies like gold and silver, ultimately arriving at the modern dominance of bank credit. Highlighting the inherent flaws in a financial system controlled by private institutions, the author argues that this structure undermines America's core ideals and democratic principles. The book contends that the concentration of financial power in the hands of a few leads to economic instability, social inequality, and political corruption. Instead, the author proposes a bold solution: a government-controlled system for issuing and managing bank credit. This system, built on transparency and accountability, would ensure equitable access to financial resources, fostering economic growth and societal well-being. By exposing the vulnerabilities of the current financial system and presenting a visionary alternative, this book compels readers to re-evaluate their understanding of money and its profound impact on society. 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.…
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- Title
- Financial Independence and How to Attain It, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Henry Colman Cutting
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330433882
- ISBN 13
- 9781330433881
- Seller catalogs
- Business
A clear, accessible look at how money, banks, and policy shape everyday life—and what a new system might mean for fairness and growth.
This edition presents a practical, nonfiction exploration of money, banking, and public policy. It distills a long argument that the way money is issued and valued affects taxes, business, and opportunity. The author argues for a pair of public commissions to oversee property values and lending, aiming to reduce graft and increase stability.
Readers will see how money evolved from barter to bank credit, and why confidence in the system matters. The text lays out proposed structures for evaluating property, regulating loans, and aligning finance with broad public interests. It emphasizes transparency, accountability, and the idea that ordinary people should have a steady, fair path to borrow and do business.
- An approachable history of money, from early barter to modern credit systems.
- A practical view of how property values and lending could be governed to reduce bias and risk.
- A description of two proposed commissions and how they would operate in daily banking and taxation.
- Discussion of the potential benefits for honesty in business and wider economic security.
Ideal for readers curious about monetary policy, financial reform, and the historical debates that shape today’s finance.
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