Excerpt from L'Intérêt du Capital
Sommes - nous donc en droit de prendre pour le mot capital l'une quelconque des significations qu'il a reçues? En un sens, les définitions sont arbitraires, et l'on ne peut rien exiger d'elles d'une manière abso lue sinon qu'elles soient claires,distinctes et exemptes de contradictions. Toutefois les définitions, dans un ouvrage de science, ne.sontrpas indifférentes. Il est préférable qu'on ne s'écarte pas trop des habitudes du langage usuel, ni de celles du langage scientifique. Il faut tâcher aussi que chaque vocable serve 'à exprimer un concept important, que par lui on 501t amené 'à examiner les faits les plus généraux, 'à découvrir les lois les plus essentielles de la.science (i).
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the enigmatic concept of capital and its connection to interest rates. The author delves into the historical evolution of economic thought on this matter, addressing various definitions and theories proposed by prominent economists. Defining capital as the deferment of consumption in expectation of a greater future benefit, the book meticulously explores the intricate relationship between capital, interest rates, and the production of wealth. The author argues that a clear understanding of these dynamics is paramount for unraveling the complex workings of our economic system, highlighting the book's relevance in shaping economic policies and fostering sustainable growth. 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 # 9780243884834_0
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