Wartime Financial Problems (1919)

Wartime Financial Problems is a book written by Hartley Withers in 1919. This book is a comprehensive study of the financial problems faced by the British government during World War I. Withers, who was a financial journalist and editor of The Economist, analyzes the economic conditions in Britain during the war and the measures taken by the government to finance the war effort.The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the financial situation in Britain before the war and the impact of the war on the economy. Withers explains how the government had to borrow large sums of money to finance the war and the effect this had on the national debt and inflation.The second part of the book examines the various methods used by the government to raise funds during the war, including war bonds, income tax, and borrowing from foreign countries. Withers also discusses the role of the Bank of England in managing the government's finances and the impact of the war on the international financial system.The third and final part of the book looks at the challenges faced by the government in the post-war period, including the need to repay the national debt and restore the economy to pre-war levels. Withers offers recommendations for how the government can address these challenges and ensure long-term economic stability.Overall, Wartime Financial Problems is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the economic history of World War I and the challenges faced by governments during times of war. Withers' insights and analysis are still relevant today and provide a fascinating glimpse into the financial realities of war.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.