The Bimetallic Controversy (Classic Reprint): A Collection of Pamphlets, Papers, Speeches and Letters: A Collection of Pamphlets, Papers, Speeches and Letters (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A sharp, accessible collection of pamphlets, papers, speeches, and letters on gold, silver, and monetary policy.

This volume gathers classic arguments for and against bimetallism, showing how the question has shaped economics and politics across eras and nations. It offers historical context, key proposals, and lively debate that illuminate how money and standards influence prices, trade, and policy.

• A broad set of voices debating the value of gold and silver as money, and the idea of a double standard
• Explanations of how financial systems respond to shifts in metal prices, coinage, and legal tender
• Analysis of the implications of different monetary standards for governments, traders, and the public
• Historical references to major debates, proposals, and reforms that influenced policy

• Clear explanations of core concepts, from standard meaning to the ratio of gold to silver
• Illustrations of how monetary policy interacts with prices, production, and international trade
• Original writings and debates that reveal the arguments shaping late 19th-century finance

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