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The Wealth of Nations · Character

Gregory King

Statistician cited for population and economic data.

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Also known as Mr. Gregory King, Mr. King, Gregory King

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

Gregory King shows up with force in Third Period. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited for estimating the contract price of corn at 28 shillings per quarter in years of moderate plenty.
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  • Diverse authorities and generic roles
  • English monarchs and economic policy
  • Ancient authorities and examples
  • Labor and wage dynamics

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See Gregory King in digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries