Routledge Political Economy of Public Finance in Britain 1767-1873

Explore the foundations of modern fiscal systems in this groundbreaking volume from Routledge Studies in the History of Economics. This book examines the period between 1767 and 1873, a timeframe that shaped public finance in Britain and influenced many other nations. Unlike existing literature that focuses on pure theory, this work analyzes the thought of classical economists through the lens of public finance. Readers will find a critical comparison of writings on government expenditure, taxation, and public debt. The text investigates the contributions of influential thinkers, including Adam Smith, Jeremy Bentham, David Ricardo, and Thomas Malthus. This research provides a unique perspective on how these key figures shaped the economic frameworks used today.