The Hamiltonian economic program was the set of measures that were proposed by American Founding Father and 1st Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in three notable reports and implemented by Congress during George Washington's first administration.
- First Report on Public Credit - pertaining to the assumption of federal and state debts and finance of the United States government.
- Second Report on Public Credit - pertaining to the establishment of a National Bank.
- Report on Manufactures - pertaining to the policies to be followed to encourage manufacturing and industry within the United States.
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