Necessary Evil is a penetrating investigation into how the financial system both advances and undermines progress in human rights. It will be an indispensible read for anyone interested in how global finance can be reformed in ways that will salvage its legitimacy and fulfill its role as a human rights provider, not a vandal.
This report examines the role of credit instruments in the American monetary system, looking at the various types of credit instruments used in payments across the country. It also analyzes the legal and regulatory framework governing the use of credit instruments, and offers recommendations for improving the efficiency and safety of credit-based payments in the US.
This volume by Thomas Nixon Carver provides a thorough analysis of the role of government in regulating the production and sale of alcohol in Great Britain and the United States. Drawing on historical and economic data, Carver argues that government intervention is necessary to prevent the harmful effects of a free market in alcohol, and offers a compelling case for stricter regulation in both countries.