A Review of the Policy of the Government of England : The State of Its Trade, Commerce, National Debt, and Currency; With a Plan of Finance, Submitted to the Government in 1827, 1828, and 1829 (Classic Reprint)

A sharp look at England’s finances and the costs of war.

This book argues that Britain’s trade health, national debt, and currency shape every part of daily life, and it offers concrete remedies for a return to stability and growth.

Written as a critical review of policy, it traces how debt, taxation, and monetary choices influence industry, agriculture, and the everyday life of working people. The work emphasizes economical reforms, tax reductions, and a renewed commitment to free trade as essential steps to restore confidence and prosperity in a trading nation.

Readers will find clear explanations of financial concepts of the era, along with a policy agenda that includes: reducing government expenditure, revising the currency system, and rethinking the role of public debt. It also discusses the controversial sinking fund and argues for practical, implementable changes to support commerce and living standards.

• A historical argument about how debt, taxation, and currency affect trade and living standards
• Critique of long-standing financial schemes and proposals for reforms
• Practical plans for reducing taxes and balancing the budget
• Proposals for extending freedom in trade and improving economic policy

Ideal for readers interested in economic history, 19th‑century policy debates, and the challenges of managing a national economy in uncertain times.