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The People’s Money: The Case for Public Banking in the United States
The People’s Money is a book examining the case for public banking in the United States. Its account traces nineteenth-century populist proposals for publicly issued credit and considers their links to property ownership, economic security, and monetary policy.
At a glance
- Discusses nineteenth-century populist proposals for public banking and sovereign money creation.
- Explores a proposed system of collateral-based loans through local public banks.
- Connects credit policy with economic security, property ownership, and democratic participation.
- Contrasts populist efforts to reform capitalism by distributing credit with socialist approaches to collective production.
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Pros
- The 158-page length offers a focused treatment of public banking and its historical ideas.
- The discussion connects monetary policy to concrete themes such as borrowing, property ownership, and local public service.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Lexington Books |
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| Publication date | December 6, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 158 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1666949019 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1666949018 |
| Weight listed | 14.4 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in public banking, U.S. populism, and monetary policy.
- Students or general readers exploring links between credit, property ownership, and economic democracy.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical guide to current banking products or personal finance.
Frequently asked questions
What does The People’s Money examine?
It examines populist proposals for public banking in the United States, including publicly issued credit and the proposed effects of lending on property ownership and economic security.
Does the book discuss a specific interest-rate proposal?
Yes. The listing describes a proposal for loans at a fixed 1% interest rate as part of the historical populist vision.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 158 pages.
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