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... cent . per annum . It was lowered by the Common- wealth to 6 per cent . in 1650 , and in 1714 , 13th Queen Anne , was reduced to 5 per cent , The restraint of a fixed rate , however , was soon found altogether prejudicial to commerce ...
... cent . per annum . It was lowered by the Common- wealth to 6 per cent . in 1650 , and in 1714 , 13th Queen Anne , was reduced to 5 per cent , The restraint of a fixed rate , however , was soon found altogether prejudicial to commerce ...
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... cent . according to circumstances . As a rule , more is allowed for long periods of fixed deposit than short ; but some institutions will not allow so much per cent . for a long period as for a short , such rate depending upon the ...
... cent . according to circumstances . As a rule , more is allowed for long periods of fixed deposit than short ; but some institutions will not allow so much per cent . for a long period as for a short , such rate depending upon the ...
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... cents , 50 cents , or even 75 cents in the dollar . In a circulating medium we want something more than " ultimate security " -we want also " imme- diate " security ; we want security that is good to - day and will be good to - morrow ...
... cents , 50 cents , or even 75 cents in the dollar . In a circulating medium we want something more than " ultimate security " -we want also " imme- diate " security ; we want security that is good to - day and will be good to - morrow ...
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... cent . of extra profit are constantly on the look - out to take advantage of any lucrative investment that may present itself , or to secure the business of this or that firm or company . Mr. J. Stuart Mill , in his Principles of ...
... cent . of extra profit are constantly on the look - out to take advantage of any lucrative investment that may present itself , or to secure the business of this or that firm or company . Mr. J. Stuart Mill , in his Principles of ...
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... cent . under the minimum rate of discount at the Bank of England for the time being , the banks making their profit by the margin . When any alteration is made in the rate allowed , it is usual to give notice by advertisements in the ...
... cent . under the minimum rate of discount at the Bank of England for the time being , the banks making their profit by the margin . When any alteration is made in the rate allowed , it is usual to give notice by advertisements in the ...
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