Author: William Stanley Jevons
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ISBN: 9781549582363
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Languages : en
Pages : 272
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"Jevons's formative 1875 classic work came into print at the height of interest in gold, silver, and international monetary standards. Refreshingly written, widely quoted, and authoritatively researched, the book begins with the origins of money and works its way through to international banking and credit. Of particular interest are the clear discussions of Gresham's Law (Ch. VIII), competitively supplied money (Ch. VII), and fractional-reserve- and Free-banking (Ch. XVII-XVIII and XXIV). Also: If you think the only reason to not use coins worth their weight in precious metal is their weight, I recommend Chapter X for an excellent reminder of additional drawbacks. "
Author: William Stanley Jevons
Publisher: New York : D. Appleton, c[1875]
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Category : Exchange
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Author: William Stanley Jevons
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ISBN: 9781835524350
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Money and the Mechanism of Exchange" is a seminal work in the field of economics written by British economist William Stanley Jevons. Published in 1875, the book represents a significant contribution to the study of money, currency, and their roles in economic transactions. It is considered one of the key texts in the development of the Quantity Theory of Money. Key points and themes of the book include: Quantity Theory of Money: Jevons develops and expounds the Quantity Theory of Money, which posits that the quantity of money in circulation has a direct and proportional relationship with the general price level of goods and services in an economy. This theory has been foundational to the study of monetary economics. Role of Money: Jevons discusses the essential functions of money in an economy, emphasizing its role as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, and a store of wealth. He argues that these functions make money a critical element in facilitating trade and economic activity. Critique of the Banking System: Jevons criticizes the banking system of his time, which relied heavily on fractional reserve banking. He expresses concerns about the stability of the monetary system, the potential for bank runs, and the need for reforms. Velocity of Money: Jevons introduces the concept of the velocity of money, which represents the speed at which money circulates in the economy. He demonstrates how changes in the velocity of money can affect price levels and economic transactions. The Currency Principle: Jevons advocates for the "Currency Principle," which suggests that the entire money supply of an economy should be backed by a metallic reserve (e.g., gold) to ensure monetary stability. This stance reflects the broader debate of the time between supporters of the Currency Principle and the Banking Principle. Utility Theory: Jevons incorporates ideas from the emerging field of marginal utility theory into his analysis of money and exchange. He argues that money has value because it provides utility, and this concept is crucial to his overall economic framework. William Stanley Jevons' work in "Money and the Mechanism of Exchange" is significant not only for its contributions to the understanding of money and monetary theory but also for its role in shaping economic thought during the late 19th century. His ideas influenced later economists and played a part in the development of modern monetary theory and policy.
Author: W. Stanley Jevons
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Languages : en
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Author: William Stanley Jevons
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266626107
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Excerpt from Money and the Mechanism of Exchange IN preparing this volume, I have attempted to write a descriptive essay on the past and present monetary systems of the world, the materials employed to make money, the regulations under which the coins are struck and issued, the natural laws which govern their circula tion, the several modes in which they may be replaced by the use of paper documents, and finally, the method in which the use of money is immensely economized by the cheque and clearing system now being extended and perfected. 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.
Author: William Stanley Jevons
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781314982336
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Languages : en
Pages : 374
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author: William S. Jevons
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ISBN: 9783337980757
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Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Author: Michael Woodford
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400830168
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 805
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With the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, any pretense of a connection of the world's currencies to any real commodity has been abandoned. Yet since the 1980s, most central banks have abandoned money-growth targets as practical guidelines for monetary policy as well. How then can pure "fiat" currencies be managed so as to create confidence in the stability of national units of account? Interest and Prices seeks to provide theoretical foundations for a rule-based approach to monetary policy suitable for a world of instant communications and ever more efficient financial markets. In such a world, effective monetary policy requires that central banks construct a conscious and articulate account of what they are doing. Michael Woodford reexamines the foundations of monetary economics, and shows how interest-rate policy can be used to achieve an inflation target in the absence of either commodity backing or control of a monetary aggregate. The book further shows how the tools of modern macroeconomic theory can be used to design an optimal inflation-targeting regime--one that balances stabilization goals with the pursuit of price stability in a way that is grounded in an explicit welfare analysis, and that takes account of the "New Classical" critique of traditional policy evaluation exercises. It thus argues that rule-based policymaking need not mean adherence to a rigid framework unrelated to stabilization objectives for the sake of credibility, while at the same time showing the advantages of rule-based over purely discretionary policymaking.
Author: Horace White
Publisher: Boston ; London : Ginn
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Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 896
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