It may be said, let him take Money at Interest, and not buy at Time. … — Dudley North

It may be said, let him take Money at Interest, and not buy at Time. But then Men must be found, that will lend; the Legislative must provide a Fund to borrow upon.

Dudley NorthEconomist · English · 1641 – 1691

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