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Page 40
... the quantity and vent of that thing too must be 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 ...
... the quantity and vent of that thing too must be 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 ...
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 should hinder
...
... 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 should hinder
...
Page 65
But this happens not to land , the growing product whereof turns to account to the
owner , even when it is in his hands , or is allowed for by the tenant , antecedently
to his entering upon the farm . For though a man , that borrows money at ...
But this happens not to land , the growing product whereof turns to account to the
owner , even when it is in his hands , or is allowed for by the tenant , antecedently
to his entering upon the farm . For though a man , that borrows money at ...
Page 66
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 that the law
requires not ...
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 that the law
requires not ...
Page 95
... or exportation , scarcer than formerly , it became difficult to change the baser
money into ducatoons ; and since that , nobody will pay a debt in ducatoons ,
unless he be allowed half per cent . or more , above the value they were coined
for .
... or exportation , scarcer than formerly , it became difficult to change the baser
money into ducatoons ; and since that , nobody will pay a debt in ducatoons ,
unless he be allowed half per cent . or more , above the value they were coined
for .
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| Title | The Works of John Locke, Volume 5 The Works of John Locke, John Locke |
| Author | John Locke |
| Publisher | Thomas Tegg, 1823 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 7 Apr 2006 |
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