About the Book
"Monetary Theory 1605-1758" is a comprehensive collection of writings by the earliest pioneers of monetary theory. It contains 28 texts beginning with Gerard de Maynes' ""A Treatise of the Canker of England's Common Wealth"" (1601) ending with Joseph Harris' ""An Essay" "on Money and Coins"" (1757-58). The set includes material by Sir William Petty, John Locke, Richard Cantillon and David Hume.