Economic Management in a Free-Trade Empire: The Work of the Crown Agents for the Colonies in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries.

Offers a look at the work of the Crown Agents for Colonies, an office in London, England responsible for the business affairs of British overseas territories in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Reorganization made to the office in 1858; Advantages and commissions given to Crown Agents; Number of loans issued since 1858; Other business interests.