The Ways And Means Of Payment: A Full Analysis Of The Credit System, With Its Various Modes Of Adjustment (1859)

The book ""The Ways and Means of Payment: A Full Analysis of the Credit System, with its Various Modes of Adjustment"" by Stephen Colwell was published in 1859. It is a comprehensive analysis of the credit system, exploring the different modes of payment and adjustment. The author examines the various forms of credit, including bills of exchange, promissory notes, and bank notes, and how they are used in commerce. He also discusses the role of banks in the credit system, including their functions as issuers of currency and lenders of money. The book provides a historical perspective on the credit system, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. It also includes a detailed discussion of the economic theories underlying the credit system and the impact of credit on the economy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the credit system.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.