A Letter To Lord Grenville On The Sinking Fund (1828)

by Thomas Peregrine Courtenay

Book Overview

""A Letter to Lord Grenville on the Sinking Fund"" is a political and economic treatise written by Thomas Peregrine Courtenay in 1828. The book is addressed to Lord Grenville, a prominent British politician and economist, and discusses the Sinking Fund, a government program designed to reduce the national debt through the accumulation of funds set aside for its repayment. Courtenay argues that the Sinking Fund is ineffective and that the government should instead focus on reducing spending and increasing revenue. He also criticizes the government's management of the fund, citing examples of mismanagement and corruption. The book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors affecting the Sinking Fund and presents alternative solutions to the problem of national debt. Overall, ""A Letter to Lord Grenville on the Sinking Fund"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the economic and political debates of the early 19th century.Also Contains An Essay On The Supposed Advantages Of A Sinking Fund.This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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166459446
• ISBN13: 9781166459444
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"