Originally published in 1891, this classic work on political economy examines the role of money in American society. The chapter on silver coinage is particularly interesting in light of the currency debates of the late 19th century. This new edition includes updated footnotes and an introduction by a leading economist.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.