An Introduction to the Study of Prices: With Special Reference to the History of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of Prices: With Special Reference to the History of the Nineteenth Century
No attempt has been made to deal completely with the questions raised, and many difficulties will doubtless be left unsolved; but it is hoped that the following pages, as the title implies, will serve to introduce the reader to current economic ideas as to the causes which determine the purchasing power of money; while the historical chapters may prove to be a sufficient commentary on the chart at the end of the book to familiarise the reader with the actual course of prices in the nineteenth century. The requirements of students are to some extent met by the notes on further reading at the end of each chapter.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for An Introduction to the Study of Prices: With Special...
Seller Image
An Introduction to the Study of Prices (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book begins with general questions surrounding the purchasing power of money and the constant fluctuation of price levels, and then goes on to take a deep dive into price history from the 19th century. The author walks the reader through the various economic theories that have been developed in response to price changes over the years. The author refers to factors such as the discovery of gold in California and Australia in 1850 and the establishment of the gold standard in several important countries during the 1870s and 1880s, and their effects on price trends. The book also examines how monetary factors can cause price level changes, and the consequences of those changes on distribution of wealth and social unrest. It further looks at the ways in which various income-receivers are affected by rising or falling prices and then ascertains from 19th-century history whether the conclusions arrived at on theoretical grounds bear out in the real world. The author posits that changes in general prices affect the material prosperity of the community as a whole, and that price instability can alter the distribution of wealth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333044664_0
Buy New
£ 15.59
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
An Introduction to the Study of Prices
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333044664
Stock Image
An Introduction to the Study of Prices
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333044664
Buy New
£ 19.52
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available