The System Of Financial Administration Of Great Britain: A Report (1917)

""The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain: A Report"" is a historical book written by William Franklin Willoughby and originally published in 1917. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the financial administration system of Great Britain during the early 20th century. Willoughby, a prominent American political scientist and public administration expert, provides a comprehensive overview of the British financial system, including its history, organization, and functioning. He examines the various institutions and departments responsible for managing the country's finances, such as the Treasury, the Bank of England, and the Board of Inland Revenue.The book also delves into the specific policies and practices employed by the British government to regulate public finance, such as taxation, budgeting, borrowing, and public debt management. Willoughby provides detailed explanations of the various financial instruments used by the government, such as bonds, securities, and annuities.Overall, ""The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain: A Report"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of public finance and government administration in Great Britain. It offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the country's financial system during an important period in its history, shedding light on the practices and policies that helped shape the modern British economy.Introduction By A. Lawrence Lowell.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.