Currency Reform: Improvement Not Depreciation (1844)

By Thomas Joplin

Book Overview

Currency Reform: Improvement Not Depreciation is a book written by Thomas Joplin in 1844. The book discusses the issue of currency reform and the need for improving the currency system rather than simply depreciating it. Joplin argues that currency reform is necessary to stabilize the economy and prevent financial crises. He suggests that the government should adopt a gold standard and a fixed exchange rate to ensure stability and prevent inflation. Joplin also discusses the effects of currency depreciation on the working class and argues that it only serves to benefit the wealthy. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic debates of the 19th century and provides insights into the development of modern monetary policy.This scarce antiquarian book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: 1120185173
• ISBN13: 9781120185174
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"