Publisher's Synopsis
""How The Public Are Plundered"" is a book written by Packer and Axford and published in 1878. The book is a critical examination of the practices of promoters of companies, foreign states, syndicates, and moneylenders, who are accused of exploiting and deceiving the public for their own gain. The authors argue that these groups use various tactics, such as false advertising, insider trading, and bribery, to manipulate the stock market and extract wealth from unsuspecting investors. The book provides numerous examples of such practices and offers suggestions for how the public can protect themselves from these abuses. The authors also call for greater regulation of the financial sector to prevent these types of abuses from occurring in the future. Overall, ""How The Public Are Plundered"" is a scathing critique of the unethical practices of those who seek to profit at the expense of the public.With Directions How Safe Investments May Be Made At Moderate Interest. Dissertations On The Value Of Property, And An Examination Of The Question, Is Life Assurance As An Investment Worth The Premiums Paid? Also, Rules For Valuing A Policy At Any Period.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.
