The Works of John Locke, Volume 5Thomas Tegg, 1823 - Philosophy |
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Page 40
... allowed for , in the computation of their value . But , because the desire of money is constantly almost every where the same , its vent varies very little , but as its greater scarcity enhances its price , and increases the scramble ...
... allowed for , in the computation of their value . But , because the desire of money is constantly almost every where the same , its vent varies very little , but as its greater scarcity enhances its price , and increases the scramble ...
Page 64
... allowed , as a reasonable proposal , that it should be within such bounds , as should not , on the one side , quite eat up the merchant's and tradesmen's profit , and discourage their industry ; nor , on the other hand , so low , as ...
... allowed , as a reasonable proposal , that it should be within such bounds , as should not , on the one side , quite eat up the merchant's and tradesmen's profit , and discourage their industry ; nor , on the other hand , so low , as ...
Page 65
... allowed for by the tenant , antecedently to his entering upon the farm . For though a man , that borrows money at Midsummer , never begins to pay his interest from our Lady - day , or one moment backwards ; yet he , who rents a farm at ...
... allowed for by the tenant , antecedently to his entering upon the farm . For though a man , that borrows money at Midsummer , never begins to pay his interest from our Lady - day , or one moment backwards ; yet he , who rents a farm at ...
Page 66
John Locke. allowed that advantage of greater profit ; and therefore , perhaps , the legal interest now in England at six per cent . is as reasonable and convenient a rate as can well be set by a standing rule , especially if we consider ...
John Locke. allowed that advantage of greater profit ; and therefore , perhaps , the legal interest now in England at six per cent . is as reasonable and convenient a rate as can well be set by a standing rule , especially if we consider ...
Page 95
... allowed half per cent . or more , above the value they were coined for . To understand this , we must take notice , That guil- ders is the denomination that in Holland they usually compute by , and make their contracts in . A ducatoon ...
... allowed half per cent . or more , above the value they were coined for . To understand this , we must take notice , That guil- ders is the denomination that in Holland they usually compute by , and make their contracts in . A ducatoon ...
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