Public Debt of the United States

Originally published in 1894, this groundbreaking work on public finance and monetary policy remains essential reading for economists, policymakers, and anyone interested in the role of government in managing the national economy. Gibbons's insightful analysis of American public debt and the global financial system has stood the test of time and continues to influence contemporary debates. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.