In 1936, money had no important role. Interest rates were one-eighth of one-eighth of one per cent. I did some research, and I found that the interest on one million dollars of ninety-day Treasuries was $37. People didn't even bother to collect it. The Fed wasn't important.
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"In 1936, money had no important role. Interest rates were one-eighth of one-eighth of one per cent. I did some research, and I found that the interest on one million dollars of ninety-day Treasuries was $37. People didn't even bother to collect it. The Fed wasn't important." — Paul Samuelson #moneywealth
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In 1936, money had no important role. Interest rates were one-eighth of one-eighth of one per cent. I did some research, and I found that the interest on one million dollars of ninety-day Treasuries was $37. People didn't even bother to collect it. The Fed wasn't important. — Paul Samuelson
About Paul Samuelson
Paul Samuelson was a Economist from United States (1915–2009).
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This quote is attributed to Paul Samuelson, a Economist from United States.
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Paul Samuelson lived from 1915 – 2009.
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