The Wealth of Nations · Character
Gregory King
Statistician cited for population and economic data.
minor
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
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Cited for estimating the contract price of corn at 28 shillings per quarter in years of moderate plenty.
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