The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain: A Report (1917) is a comprehensive analysis of the financial administration system of Great Britain. The book is authored by William Franklin Willoughby, an American political scientist and expert in public administration. The report was commissioned by the United States government during World War I to study the British financial system and offer recommendations for improvement.The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the British financial administration system. The first part provides an overview of the system and its historical development, while the second part examines the budget-making process. The third part analyzes the revenue and expenditure of the British government, and the fourth part looks at the financial control and audit mechanisms in place.Throughout the book, Willoughby provides a detailed and objective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the British financial system. He offers insights into the challenges faced by the British government in managing its finances, and proposes several recommendations for improvement.Overall, The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain: A Report (1917) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the British financial system. The book provides a detailed analysis of the system and offers insights into the challenges faced by the British government in managing its finances.Introduction By A. Lawrence Lowell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.