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Sir Josiah Child

Merchant and writer on trade cited by Smith.

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Also known as Sir Josiah Child, Child

First appearance: ii of restraints upon the importation from foreign countries of such goods as can be produced at home

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Quoted on the difference between regulated and joint stock companies regarding the maintenance of forts and garrisons.
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With The Chinese (professional): Sir Josiah Child and the Chinese have interactions in trade and economic discourse.

In Of the Public Works and Institutions Which Are Necessary for Facilitating Particular Branches of Commerce: Quoted on the difference between regulated and joint stock companies regarding the maintenance of forts and garrisons.

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QEQueen Elizabet…TCThe ChineseTOThose OfficersSISilverTMThe MasterSJSir Josiah Child

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  • Professional
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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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