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The Wealth of Nations · Character

Edward I and III

English kings cited for historical economic policies.

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Also known as Edward I, Edward III

First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries

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Referenced in the context of the Statute of Labourers (25th Edward III) and the Assize of Bread and Ale (51st Henry III), used to estimate historical wheat prices.
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In First Period: Referenced in the context of the Statute of Labourers (25th Edward III) and the Assize of Bread and Ale (51st Henry III), used to estimate historical wheat prices. Later, in Effects of the Progress of…

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  • English monarchs and economic policy
  • Labor and wage dynamics
  • Ancient authorities and examples

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