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arithmetical proposition , that a penny , improved by annual compound interest at 5 per cent . , would , in 1773 years , amount to an inconceivable sum . Still we are startled with the assertion , that the smallest saving may pay off ...
arithmetical proposition , that a penny , improved by annual compound interest at 5 per cent . , would , in 1773 years , amount to an inconceivable sum . Still we are startled with the assertion , that the smallest saving may pay off ...
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Suppose that Government borrows a million , to be applied to the redemption of the public debt , and imposes taxes for the interest , which is payable every half year . The payment of the million to the public creditor produces two ...
Suppose that Government borrows a million , to be applied to the redemption of the public debt , and imposes taxes for the interest , which is payable every half year . The payment of the million to the public creditor produces two ...
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It has been already stated , that in the eleven loans which were made entirely in the 3 per cents . , 158,650,000 / . of money were advanced to Government in exchange for 259,215,8751 . of 3 per cent . stock , the interest of which is ...
It has been already stated , that in the eleven loans which were made entirely in the 3 per cents . , 158,650,000 / . of money were advanced to Government in exchange for 259,215,8751 . of 3 per cent . stock , the interest of which is ...
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