A Sketch of the Life and Projects of John Law of Lauriston Comptroller General of the Finances in France. Paperback

John Law of Lauriston was a Scottish economist and financial innovator who rose to prominence in early 18th century France. Born in 1671, Law was the son of a goldsmith and banker in Edinburgh. He quickly made a name for himself in the financial world, becoming known for his bold and ambitious ideas.

Law's most famous project was his appointment as Comptroller General of the Finances in France in the early 1720s. During his tenure, he implemented a series of significant economic reforms, including the creation of a national bank and the issuance of paper money backed by government bonds. These reforms were aimed at stabilizing the French economy, which was struggling with high levels of debt and inflation at the time.

Law's policies were controversial and faced opposition from traditionalists and powerful interests in France. Despite this, his reforms were initially successful, leading to a period of economic growth and prosperity known as the \