An Argument For The Conditional Repeal Of The Legal-tender Act

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In this groundbreaking work of political and economic analysis, Edward Atkinson argues for the repeal of the Legal-Tender Act, which he sees as having a harmful impact on the financial stability of the United States. Drawing on his years of experience as a businessman and observer of public finance, Atkinson dissects the flaws of the American monetary system and proposes a bold new vision for how it might be reformed. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American finance or debates over the role of government in the economy.