The Principles Of Currency And Banking: Being Five Lectures (1857) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104323790)

The Principles of Currency and Banking: Being Five Lectures is a book written by Richard Horner Mills in 1857. The book is a detailed study of the principles of currency and banking, covering topics such as the history of money, the functions of banks, the role of the government in regulating currency, and the effects of inflation and deflation on the economy.The book is divided into five lectures, each of which delves into a specific aspect of currency and banking. The first lecture provides an overview of the history of money, tracing its evolution from barter to the use of precious metals and paper currency. The second lecture focuses on the functions of banks, including their role in facilitating trade and providing credit.The third lecture explores the relationship between currency and the government, discussing the various ways in which governments have attempted to regulate the supply of money throughout history. The fourth lecture examines the effects of inflation and deflation on the economy, and the fifth and final lecture considers the future of currency and banking in the modern world.Overall, The Principles of Currency and Banking is a comprehensive and informative study of the principles of currency and banking, providing valuable insights into the history and workings of the modern financial system.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.

Author: Richard Horner Mills
ISBN-10: 1104323796
ISBN-13: 9781104323790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d