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Tag Archives: Money
1922: An Unusual Scheme
In 1922, the Greek government concocted an unusual scheme for dealing with a large deficit in the country’s budget. Largely caused by the expense of WWI, the deficit had soared exponentially, and the government could neither tax nor borrow itself … Continue reading
1844: The Real Brain of All Things
That which is for me through the medium of money—that for which I can pay (i.e., which money can buy)—that am I myself, the possessor of the money. The extent of the power of money is the extent of my … Continue reading
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Tagged 1840's, 19th Century, Germany, Karl Marx, Money, Philosophy
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1895: Wage Map
Samuel Sewell Greeley: Wage Map No. 1-4, Polk St. to Twelfth, Chicago (1895) (source) In 2019 dollars: $5.00 and less = $7,852 per year and less $5.00 to $10.00 = $7,852 to $15,704 per year $10.00 to $15.00 = $15,704 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1890's, 19th Century, Capitalism, Chicago, Geography, Maps, Money, Samuel Sewell Greeley, USA
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1960: Hidden Assets
Otis Kaye: Hidden Assets; the painting is undated, but I think the date on that $10 bill is 1960.
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Tagged 1960's, 20th Century, Art, Money, Otis Kaye, Painting, Trompe l'œil, USA
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1967: I Show You This Nickel
Money an introductory lecture This morning we shall spend a few minutes Upon the study of symbolism, which is basic To the nature of money. I show you this nickel. Icons and cryptograms are written all over The nickel: one … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960's, 20th Century, Animals, Bison, Howard Nemerov, John Keats, Mammals, Money, Native Americans, Poetry, USA
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2010: Can’t Buy Me Love
“This research provides the first evidence that money interferes with people’s ability to savor positive emotions and experiences. In a large sample of working adults, we found that wealthier individuals reported lower savoring ability. Indeed, the negative impact of money … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th Century, 21st Century, Art, Happiness, Money, Painting, Psychology, USA, Victor Dubreuil
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