Lectures on Political Economy; Volume 2

First published in 1855, this book is a classic in the field of political economy. Stewart and Hamilton discuss a wide range of topics, including the nature of wealth, the role of government, and the principles of taxation. They also critique the ideas of other prominent economists of their time, such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economic thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.