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An Essay, on the Coyn and Credit of England: As They Stand With Respect to Its Trade
How money and trade shape a nation’s fortunes This work examines the money system and England’s trade, arguing that secure, well‑balanced credit and a reliable coin are essential to a thriving economy.
It links the weight and fineness of silver to the value of goods, and shows how policy choices affect daily life, government costs, and commerce both at home and abroad.
Written as a thoughtful exploration of profit, expense, and national wealth, it questions what keeps Trade strong and how a nation can avoid financial fragility. The discussion moves from the origins of money to its practical impact on merchants, landlords, and households alike.
How the standard of money is formed and kept, and why weight and purity matter for markets. What drives the balance of trade with major partners and how this affects money flow at home. The role of credit, banks, and government spending in supporting or hindering commerce. Strategies proposed to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing, fisheries, and plantation trade. Ideal for readers interested in early economic thought, monetary policy, and the history of English trade during a pivotal era.
It links the weight and fineness of silver to the value of goods, and shows how policy choices affect daily life, government costs, and commerce both at home and abroad.
Written as a thoughtful exploration of profit, expense, and national wealth, it questions what keeps Trade strong and how a nation can avoid financial fragility. The discussion moves from the origins of money to its practical impact on merchants, landlords, and households alike.
How the standard of money is formed and kept, and why weight and purity matter for markets. What drives the balance of trade with major partners and how this affects money flow at home. The role of credit, banks, and government spending in supporting or hindering commerce. Strategies proposed to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing, fisheries, and plantation trade. Ideal for readers interested in early economic thought, monetary policy, and the history of English trade during a pivotal era.
48 pages, Hardcover
Published April 23, 2020
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