Several Essays in Political Arithmetick is a collection of early writings by William Petty, a pioneering economist and philosopher. In these essays, which were written in the mid-17th century, Petty explores a variety of topics related to political economy, including taxation, agriculture, and population growth. With his keen analytic mind and bold hypotheses, Petty laid the foundations for many of the theories that still underpin modern economics. Whether you are a student of economic history or simply interested in the evolution of economic thought, Several Essays in Political Arithmetick is a fascinating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.