1694: The Bank of England Corporation

This act, for the founding of the Bank of England as a “corporation”, was written with the intention for their Majesties’ subjects not to be oppressed. Its Sections XXVI and XXVII have not been repealed yet and say something along the following lines: the Bank of England may not monopolize or engross any goods, wares [...]

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