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Englands Treasure by Forraign Trade

by Thomas Mun
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025364292
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 110
  • Original Price: GBP 12.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 164 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Economic History

"Englands Treasure by Forraign Trade" is a seminal work in the history of economic thought and a cornerstone of mercantilist theory. Written by Thomas Mun, a director of the East India Company, this treatise articulates the influential seventeenth-century doctrine that a nation's wealth depends on maintaining a favorable balance of trade. Mun argues that the state should encourage the export of goods while minimizing the import of foreign products to ensure a steady influx of gold and silver.

The text provides a detailed analysis of the mechanics of international commerce, discussing the role of exchanges, the importance of shipping, and the strategic management of natural resources. Mun moves beyond the simplistic bullionist views of his predecessors, suggesting that the outflow of specie can be beneficial if used to facilitate trade that ultimately returns more wealth to the kingdom. As an early attempt to systematically explain the principles of a national economy, "Englands Treasure by Forraign Trade" remains an essential primary source for understanding the evolution of modern capitalism and the economic policies that shaped the British Empire. This foundational text offers invaluable insights into the origins of global trade and the historical foundations of economic policy.

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