Argument for Decimal Currency
[Decimal currency is desirable because] by that means all calculations of interest, exchange, insurance, and the like are rendered much more simple and accurate, and, of course, more within the power of the great mass of people. Whenever such things require much labor, time, and reflection, the greater number who do not know, are made the dupes of the lesser number who do.
Notes:
Because it is simple and complex things lead to people being taken advantage of.
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Coinage Scheme Proposed by Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance