An Inquiry Into The Currency Principle: The Connection Of The Currency With Prices, And The Expediency Of A Separation Of Issue From Banking (1844)

An Inquiry Into The Currency Principle is a book written by Thomas Tooke in 1844. The book explores the relationship between currency and prices, and advocates for the separation of issue from banking. Tooke argues that the current system of issuing currency through banks is inefficient and leads to economic instability. He proposes a new system in which currency is issued by a central authority, separate from commercial banks. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of monetary theory and has influenced economic policy in many countries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics and the development of 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.