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Haslam, John (of Dublin)
Turgot
The Paper Currency of England Dispassionately Considered
With Suggestions Towards a Practical Solution of the Difficulty
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"The Paper Currency of England Dispassionately Considered" by John Haslam is a critical examination of the banking system, particularly regarding paper currency, written in the mid-19th century. This work discusses the implications of the Bank Charter Act of 1844, focusing on the limitations and advantages of the paper money issued in England. The author critiques the existing monetary arrangements and argues for reforms aimed at improving the stability and effectiveness of the currency system. The opening of the pamphlet provides a preface in which Haslam explains his motivations for presenting his views directly to the public, having initially intended for the text to be part of a deferred periodical publication. He emphasizes the significance of the redemption clause related to the Bank of England's privileges and highlights the complexities of monetary law. This section sets the groundwork for discussing the 1844 Act's clauses, its perceived flaws, and proposals for addressing matters such as the issuance of currency and the risks involved in the current banking practices. Haslam argues for a more uniform and state-controlled approach to currency to better serve the public interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Currency question -- Great Britain
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