Analysis and History of Inflation

Name: Analysis and History of Inflation
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ISBN: 9780275944162

ISBN-10: 0275944166

ISBN-13: 9780275944162

Edition: 1993

Authors: Don Paarlberg

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This history and analysis examines fifteen great inflations--from Ancient Rome to the French Revolution to post-World War I Germany to modern-day Brazil--to provide an understanding of the causes of inflation. A unique feature of the book is the evidence presented that a moderate degree of inflation is usually accompanied by increased economic activity. Contrary to the views of many, moderate inflation appears to be welcomed by most people and assists in returning incumbent political leaders to power. In addition, the money illusion, the belief that money has constant value over time, is shown by the author to be grievously in error. Presenting views which are at odds with much of…

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List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 12/10/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Introduction Price Histories in Brief Fifteen Inflations Ancient Rome


Debasement of Coins and Inflation The Black Death and Price Behavior Spain, Silver, and the Price Revolution John Law and Paper Currency The American Revolution and Continental Currency The French Revolution and the Assignats The American Civil War, North: Inflation and Deflation The American Civil War, South


Inflation and Disaster Germany and the Classic Inflation The Russian Revolution and Planned Inflation Hungary, 1946


The Ultimate Inflation China and Hyperinflation Bolivia


A Country That Took the Cure Brazil, Development and Inflation American Inflation, 1933 and After


Prices in Thirty Countries, 1937-1988 Summary Alternatives for Coping


References


Index