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An examination of an early version of the debate over money, debt, and taxes sheds light on current debates regarding public finance, a balanced budget, and paying off the public debt.



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Foreword by David O. Whitten Preface Introduction: To Mortgage the Public Revenue Too Frequent Emissions Requisitions Small and Slow To Levy Money Directly We the People A National Revenue Subject to all the Burdens A Choice of Evils A Wise and Frugal Government A Proper Selection of Moderate Internal Taxes An Unprecedented Spectacle Epilogue: As Sure as Debt and Taxes Bibliography Index

The Origins of American Public Finance

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury USA 3pl
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/18/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780313307546, 978-0313307546
      ISBN10: 0313307547
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An examination of an early version of the debate over money, debt, and taxes sheds light on current debates regarding public finance, a balanced budget, and paying off the public debt.



      Table of Contents
      Foreword by David O. Whitten Preface Introduction: To Mortgage the Public Revenue Too Frequent Emissions Requisitions Small and Slow To Levy Money Directly We the People A National Revenue Subject to all the Burdens A Choice of Evils A Wise and Frugal Government A Proper Selection of Moderate Internal Taxes An Unprecedented Spectacle Epilogue: As Sure as Debt and Taxes Bibliography Index

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