Currency Inflation And Public Debts

Currency Inflation and Public Debts: An Historical Sketch is a book written by Edwin Robert Anderson Seligman and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of currency inflation and public debts, tracing the development of these economic phenomena from ancient times to the early twentieth century.Seligman explores the ways in which currency inflation and public debts have been used throughout history to finance wars, fund government programs, and stimulate economic growth. He also examines the various economic theories and policies that have been developed to manage these issues, including the gold standard, monetary policy, and debt restructuring.Throughout the book, Seligman draws on a wide range of historical examples to illustrate his arguments, including the Roman Empire, the Dutch Republic, and the United States during the Civil War. He also provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors that have influenced the development of currency inflation and public debts over time.Overall, Currency Inflation and Public Debts: An Historical Sketch is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economics and finance. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of two of the most important economic issues of our time, and offers valuable insights into the ways in which these issues have shaped the course of human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.