The Joint Standard

""The Joint Standard: Practically Considered"" is a book written by Emile De Laveleye and published in 1889. The book focuses on the idea of a joint standard, which is a monetary system where two or more countries agree to use the same currency or have their currencies pegged to each other. Laveleye explores the benefits and drawbacks of a joint standard, discussing its potential impact on trade, economic stability, and international relations. He also examines historical examples of joint standards, including the Latin Monetary Union and the Scandinavian Monetary Union.Overall, ""The Joint Standard: Practically Considered"" offers a detailed analysis of the concept of a joint standard and its practical implications. It is a valuable resource for economists, policymakers, and anyone interested in monetary systems and international finance.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.