An Analysis and History of Inflation

Ch. 1. Price Histories In Brief -- Ch. 2. Fifteen Inflations. Ancient Rome: Debasement Of Coins And Inflation. The Black Death And Price Behavior. Spain, Silver, And The Price Revolution. John Law And Paper Currency. The American Revolution And Continental Currency. The French Revolution And The Assignats. The American Civil War, North: Inflation And Deflation. The American Civil War, South: Inflation And Disaster. Germany And The Classic Inflation. The Russian Revolution And Planned Inflation. Hungary, 1946: The Ultimate Inflation. China And Hyperinflation. Bolivia: A Country Than Took The Cure. Brazil: Development And Inflation. U. S. Inflation: 1933 And After -- Ch. 3. Prices In Thirty Countries, 1937-1988 -- Ch. 4. Summary -- Ch. 5. Alternatives For Coping. Don Paarlberg. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [161]-172) And Index.