Essays On Mankind And Political Arithmetic

Essays on Mankind and Political Arithmetic is a collection of essays written by Sir William Petty, an English economist, scientist, and philosopher. The book is divided into two parts. The first part of the book consists of essays on various topics related to mankind, such as population growth, the causes of poverty, and the nature of human behavior. The second part of the book is focused on political arithmetic, which is the application of mathematical methods to economic and social problems.In these essays, Petty discusses various economic and social issues of his time, including trade, taxation, and the role of government in economic affairs. He uses mathematical models and statistical analysis to explore these issues, providing a unique perspective on the economic and social problems of his era.Overall, Essays on Mankind and Political Arithmetic is a thought-provoking and insightful work that provides a glimpse into the economic and social theories of one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics and the development of economic thought.That at London the hospitals are better and more desirable than those of Paris, for that in the best at Paris there die two out of fifteen, whereas at London there die out of the worst scarce 2 out of 16, and yet but a fiftieth part of the whole die out of the hospitals at London, and two-fifths, or twenty times that proportion die out of the Paris hospitals which are of the same kind; that is to say, the number of those at London, who choose to lie sick in hospitals rather than in their own houses, are to the like people of Paris as one to twenty; which shows the greater poverty or want of means in the people of Paris than those of London.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.