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100 1 _aSteuart, James, Sir,
_d1712-1780
245 1 3 _aAn Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2) :
_bBeing an essay on the science of domestic policy in free nations. In which are particularly considered population, agriculture, trade, industry, money, coin, interest, circulation, banks, exchange, public credit, and taxes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-03
508 _aKD Weeks, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Oeconomy (Vol. 1 of 2)" by Sir James Steuart is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work aims to systematically establish the principles underpinning economic practices within states, particularly focusing on domestic policies related to population, agriculture, trade, and finance. The author seeks to provide insight into how various economic factors interconnect and influence one another, thereby aiding policymakers in understanding their implications for society. The opening of the book presents a preface where Steuart expresses his humility and apprehension regarding the scope of his work, which he feels is vast in comparison to his own abilities. He shares the insights he has gathered from years of travel and study across different nations, emphasizing the unique cultural contexts that shape political oeconomy. Steuart’s intent is to compile these observations while maintaining objectivity, as he aims to outline a framework that can be built upon by future scholars. The early chapters then delve into the relationship between population growth and agricultural practices, highlighting the fundamental need for sustainable food production to support societal prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEconomics
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60411
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