Qu. Whether that, which increaseth the stock of a nation be not a means of increasing its trade? And whether that which increaseth the current credit of a nation may not be said to increase its stock?
Qu. Whether those effects could have happened had there been no stock-jobbing ? And whether stock-jobbing could at first have been set on foot, without an imaginary foundation of some improvement to the stock by trade? Whether, therefore, when there are no such prospects, or cheats, or private schemes proposed, the same effects can be justly feared?
Qu. Whether it be rightly remarked by some that, as banking brings no treasure into the kingdom like trade, private wealth must sink as the bank riseth? And whether whatever causeth industry to flourish and circulate may not be said to increase our treasure?
Qu. If it be resolved that we cannot do without foreign trade, whether, at least, it may not be worthwhile to consider what branches thereof deserve to be entertained, and how far we may be able to carry it on under our present limitations?