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Queen Elizabeth I

English queen cited for economic policies.

minor

Also known as Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth

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

Queen Elizabeth I shows up with force in V: Of the Real and Nominal Price of Commodities, or of Their Price in Labour, and Their Price in Money. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of the 18th Elizabeth act requiring college rents to be reserved in corn.
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AAAdam AndersonTOThose OfficersJRJohn RaeSJSir Josiah ChildASAdam SmithQEQueen Elizabeth I

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  • English monarchs and economic policy
  • Diverse authorities and generic roles
  • Ancient authorities and examples
  • Protagonist

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