The Works of John Locke, Volume 5Thomas Tegg, 1823 - Philosophy |
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Page 31
... quantity and consumption . By the like proportions , of increase and decrease , does the value of things , more or less convenient , rise and fall , in respect of money ; only with this difference , that things absolutely necessary for ...
... quantity and consumption . By the like proportions , of increase and decrease , does the value of things , more or less convenient , rise and fall , in respect of money ; only with this difference , that things absolutely necessary for ...
Page 32
... quantity . So that at the same time silver , in respect of wheat , is nine - tenths less worth than it was , in re- spect of oats two - thirds less worth , and in respect of lead as much worth as before . The fall , therefore , or rise ...
... quantity . So that at the same time silver , in respect of wheat , is nine - tenths less worth than it was , in re- spect of oats two - thirds less worth , and in respect of lead as much worth as before . The fall , therefore , or rise ...
Page 33
... quantity : but money being constantly the same , and by its interest giving the same sort of pro- duct through the whole country , is capable of having a fixed yearly rate set upon it by the magistrate ; but land is not . But though ...
... quantity : but money being constantly the same , and by its interest giving the same sort of pro- duct through the whole country , is capable of having a fixed yearly rate set upon it by the magistrate ; but land is not . But though ...
Page 34
... last year exchange for one bushel of wheat , or for 15lb . weight of lead ; if this year wheat be ten times scarcer , and lead in the same quantity to its vent as it was , is it 34 Considerations of the lowering of Interest ,
... last year exchange for one bushel of wheat , or for 15lb . weight of lead ; if this year wheat be ten times scarcer , and lead in the same quantity to its vent as it was , is it 34 Considerations of the lowering of Interest ,
Page 35
... quantity whereof you shall receive in exchange more or less of another commodity , at one time , than you do at an- other . For a farmer that carries a bushel of wheat to market , and a labourer that carries half a crown , shall find ...
... quantity whereof you shall receive in exchange more or less of another commodity , at one time , than you do at an- other . For a farmer that carries a bushel of wheat to market , and a labourer that carries half a crown , shall find ...
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