9781330808641 - Silver and Gold: And Their Relation to the Problem of Resumption (Classic Reprint) di Horton, S. Dana (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and ongoing debate about the standard measure for currency: silver or gold. The author traces the historical use of both standards and the arguments for and against each. The author discusses the advantages of using gold as a currency standard, such as its portability, durability, and limited supply. The author then explores the arguments for using silver, such as its widespread availability and historical use as a standard of value. The author also examines the concept of bimetallism, in which both gold and silver are used as legal tender, and discusses the challenges of maintaining a stable ratio between the two metals. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical precedents and economic theory, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities and controversies surrounding the choice of a currency standard, making it a thought-provoking read for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the evolution of money. 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.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Silver and Gold: And Their Relation to the Problem of ResumptionTo-day, upon grounds partly political and partly economical, an opposite policy has prevailed in Berlin.About the PublisherForgot.