Publisher's Synopsis
The Political and Financial Opinions of Peter Cooper is a book written by Peter Cooper and published in 1877. Cooper was a prominent American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and founder of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. This book is a collection of Cooper's political and financial opinions on various topics such as tariffs, taxation, banking, currency, and government regulation. Cooper was a strong advocate for free trade and believed that tariffs hurt the economy by raising prices for consumers and limiting competition. He also believed in a progressive income tax system, where the wealthy paid a higher percentage of their income in taxes than the poor. In terms of banking and currency, Cooper was a proponent of a national banking system and believed that a stable currency was essential for economic growth. He also believed in government regulation of businesses to prevent monopolies and ensure fair competition. Overall, The Political and Financial Opinions of Peter Cooper provides insight into the economic and political beliefs of a prominent figure in American history and offers valuable perspectives on issues that are still relevant today.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.
