Benjamin Franklin As An Economist

By William Achenbach Wetzel

Book Overview

""Benjamin Franklin As An Economist"" by W.A. Wetzel is a book that explores the economic ideas and practices of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book delves into Franklin's views on various economic issues such as taxation, trade, and currency. It also examines his role in shaping the economic policies of the nascent United States, including his contributions to the creation of the U.S. Mint and his advocacy for free trade. The author draws on primary sources such as Franklin's writings and speeches to provide a comprehensive analysis of his economic philosophy. The book is an insightful read for anyone interested in the history of economics and the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162973072
• ISBN13: 9781162973074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"