A clear, historical look at money and banks that shaped 19th-century finance. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of how currency, bullion, and banking practices interact, and why clear rules matter for the value of money. It discusses the roles of the Bank of England and Joint-Stock Banks, the consistency (or lack) of their actions, and what good currency management should look like.
The text frames complex ideas in practical terms, focusing on real-world outcomes for merchants, savers, and policymakers. It asks tough questions about regulation, accountability, and how financial systems should respond to changes in gold and deposits.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book contains letters, pamphlets, and evidence presented to Parliament by Samuel Jones Loyd, or Lord Overstone, a prominent figure in the regulation of the Bank of England in the 19th century. The author provides his views on the management of the Bank of England and critiques the actions of Joint-Stock Banks. The author discusses the principles of currency regulation and argues for a separation between the banking and currency functions of the Bank of England. The author's writings on monetary policy and banking provide valuable insights into the historical development of these fields and remain relevant to contemporary debates on central banking and financial regulation. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334470035_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334470035
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334470035
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)