The Guernsey Experiment: An account of the monetary techniques initiated in 1817

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Subtitle: 'An account of the monetary techniques initiated in 1817 which contributes to the Island’s present prosperity and the low incidence of taxation, with appendices on the Glasgow Rates Voucher Scheme and the first full reprint of the Historic Reply of The States Of Guernsey to the Privy Council justifying their experiment in monetary reform.' Published in 1960, this is the second edition, published 1992. The Guernsey Experiment - Front Cover Title Page / Printer's Imprint Introduction 1. First Steps to Prosperity 2. Temporary Setbacks 3. Full Steam Ahead! 4. Contrasts and Conclusions Appendix A: A Quick Solution to Local Finance Problems Appendix B: Historic Reply of The States of Guernsey to the Privy Council Appendix 1: Debt of The States Appendix 2: Plan of Finance adopted by The States Appendix 3: Remarks on the Statement of Account Appendix 4: Joint Account of Fountain Street and the Market Appendix 5: Amount of the Duty of One Shilling per Gallon of Spirits