First published in 1873, this book takes a comprehensive look at the economic and political debates surrounding the currency question in 19th century England. Joplin offers an in-depth analysis of the monetary systems of various countries and evaluates the merits of different proposals for reform. With its detailed historical perspective and rigorous analysis, An Analysis and History of the Currency Question is an important contribution to the field of economics. 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.