An Introduction to the Study of Prices: With Special Reference to the History of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter T. Layton

 
9780265379677: An Introduction to the Study of Prices: With Special Reference to the History of the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how price movements shape nations—from gold to groceries—and why money matters in every wallet.

This concise, historically grounded study traces how wholesale prices, currency, and wages interact with production and distribution in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It blends data, index numbers, and careful analysis to show how shifts in the price level influence society, industry, and living standards.

  • Follow the rise and fall of prices across major periods and the factors that drive them.
  • Understand how gold production, currency, and credit affect purchasing power.
  • See how price changes impact different social groups and wage dynamics.
  • Learn about index numbers, charts, and the methods used to measure price movements.
Ideal for readers of economic history, price studies, and those seeking a clear view of how monetary policy and production intersect in real life.

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