Capital, however capital may be defined, would practically cease to exist as an income producing fund, for the simple reason that if money, wherewith to buy capital, could be obtained for one-half of one per cent, capital itself could command no higher price.
John Buchanan RobinsonAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 23, 1846
- Died: January 28, 1933
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