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Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself.
William Petty
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Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself. — William Petty

About William Petty

William Petty was a Economist from Kingdom of England (1623–1687).

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Who said "Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand…"?
This quote is attributed to William Petty, a Economist from Kingdom of England.
When did William Petty live?
William Petty lived from 1623 – 1687.
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