{ "item_title" : "A Corner In Gold", "item_author" : [" Robert Peel "], "item_description" : "A Corner In Gold: And Our Money Laws is a book written by Robert Peel and published in 1904. The book is a critical analysis of the monetary system and its laws in England during the early 20th century. Peel, who was a Member of Parliament and a businessman, argues that the monetary system is flawed and that it needs to be reformed in order to prevent financial crises and economic instability. Peel discusses the role of gold in the monetary system and how it affects the value of currency. He also examines the impact of banking practices, such as fractional reserve banking, on the economy. The book provides a historical perspective on the development of the monetary system in England, from the establishment of the Bank of England to the introduction of paper money.Peel's arguments are based on his own experiences as a businessman and a politician, and he provides examples of how the monetary system has failed in the past. He also proposes solutions to the problems he identifies, including the establishment of a gold standard and the creation of a central bank.Overall, A Corner In Gold: And Our Money Laws is a thought-provoking analysis of the monetary system and its laws in England during the early 20th century. It provides insights into the challenges faced by policymakers and the consequences of their decisions on the economy and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/645/454/1166454541_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "26.95", "online_price" : "26.95", "our_price" : "26.95", "club_price" : "26.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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