Publisher's Synopsis
Speculations from Political Economy is a book written by C.B. Clarke, which delves into the intricacies of political economy. The book explores various theories and concepts related to the subject, including the role of government in the economy, the impact of taxation on economic growth, and the relationship between supply and demand. The author also discusses the importance of international trade and its effects on domestic economies. Clarke presents his arguments in a clear and concise manner, making the book accessible to both students and professionals in the field. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of political economy and its impact on society.Now the fact is that all tying up is to the detriment of the public. No man can provide for all contingencies. Indeed he can see so little a way ahead that in a few years it frequently happens that all the careful provisions of the will are working exactly as the testator would have desired them not to work. Land tied up is always worth less to the owner because it is tied up; and we have seen that the interest of the commonwealth is the sum of the interests of all its component members. When you tell me that an estate is now of small value to its life-owner and unget-at-able for any public purposes, in consequence of a will made by a man who died twenty years ago, it appears to me that you shew me convincingly that we have not Free Trade in land.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.